[[File:Myrrh.jpg|thumb|Alt=|350px|left|Commiphora myrrha Tree]]
==Classification==
* Botanical Name : commiphora myrrha
See also : [[Guggul]]<br>
Myrrh is a sap-like substance (resin) that comes out of cuts in the bark of trees that are members of the Commiphora species. Commiphora mukul, a related species, is not a source of myrrh. Myrrh is used to make medicine.
*Cough.
*Asthma
* bronchial Bronchial congestion
*Joint pain
* arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
*Hemorrhoids, bedsores, wounds, abrasions and boils : topically
*[[Bad Breath (Halitosis)]] : Used to combat bad breath, myrrh can be found in some fluoride-free toothpastes on the market. You might wonder exactly how it works. Well, one of the compounds in myrrh is actually toxic to all the things that can cause bad breath. And, like many of the supplements listed here, it could also help with gum health. Research shows it’s effective in fighting periodontal disease. A high-quality product, like Fresh Mouth, not only contains myrrh, but also a blend of other ingredients to support a healthy mouth.
*Sore mouth or throat
* inflamed gums (gingivitis[[Gingivitis]])* cancer Cancer : Researchers at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ identified a compound in myrrh actually kills cancer cells in the laboratory showing particular promise for the prevention and treatment of breast and prostate cancer.
* lead toxicity : [[turmeric]] root and myrrh can significantly mitigate lead's toxic effects on the body.
* used as a fragrance, in incense, and as a fixative in cosmetics. It is also used in embalming.
* In foods and beverages, myrrh is used as a flavoring component.
==Uses in Chinese Patent MedecineMedicine==
* [[Die Da Zhi Tong Gao]]
* [[Ching Wan Hung]]
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[[Category:Aromatherapy]]
[[Category:Cicatrisant]]
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