Myrrh

Traditional Uses & Why Herbalists Value It

Traditional preparations include mouth rinses and topical applications; resin's persistent aroma also explains its historical use in incense. Myrrh can be described as a bitter aromatic resin; unlike leafy teas, it is collected as hardened exudate from the tree.

What Modern Research Has Found

European assessments recognize myrrh's traditional use in specified preparations for minor mouth inflammation and minor skin injuries. Research also describes resin terpenoids and laboratory biological activity. Tinctures, resin powder and essential oil differ in composition and intended route.

Plant Part, Preparation & Natural Constituents

Resin contains terpenoid constituents; species and extraction method influence the mixture.

Myrrh in Formulae

Isabelle's Digestive Tonic places this bitter resin among other aromatic roots and spices, a different preparation from a mouth rinse or topical resin.

Products Containing This Ingredient

• Isabelle's Digestive Tonic - 2 fl oz (59 mL)

Sources & Further Reading

• Myrrh resin >