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.
Myrrh is used for indigestion, ulcers, colds, cough, asthma, lung congestion, arthritis pain, cancer, leprosy, spasms, and syphilis. It is also used as a stimulant and to increase menstrual flow.
Myrrh is applied directly to the mouth for soreness and swelling, inflamed gums (gingivitis), loose teeth, canker sores, bad breath, and chapped lips. It is also used topically for hemorrhoids, bedsores, wounds, abrasions, and boils.
In foods and beverages, myrrh is used as a flavoring component.
In manufacturing, myrrh is used as a fragrance, in incense, and as a fixative in cosmetics. It is also used in embalming.
How does it work?
Myrrh can help decrease swelling (inflammation) and kill bacteria.
==Special Precautions of Myrrh==
*See warnings about [[Aromatherapy]]
* Myrrh seems safe for most people when used in small amounts. It can cause some side effects such as skin rash if applied directly to the skin, and diarrhea if taken by mouth.
*Large doses may be unsafe. Amounts greater than 2-4 grams can cause kidney irritation and heart rate changes.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
*Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Taking myrrh by mouth during pregnancy isn’t safe and should be avoided. Myrrh can stimulate the uterus and might cause a miscarriage. There isn’t enough information to rate the safety of using myrrh on the skin during pregnancy, so until more is known, it’s best to avoid this use.
*Breast-feeding mothers should also avoid using myrrh. Not enough is known about the safety of using myrrh when breast-feeding.
==The benefits of Myrrh are==
Myrrh is used for indigestion, ulcers, colds, cough, asthma, lung congestion, arthritis pain, cancer, leprosy, spasms, and syphilis. It is also used as a stimulant and to increase menstrual flow.
Myrrh can help decrease swelling (inflammation) and kill bacteria.
*Indigestion.
*Ulcers.
*Congestion.
*Joint pain.
*Hemorrhoids., bedsores, wounds, abrasions and boils : topically
*Bad breath.
*Sore mouth or throat.* inflamed gums (gingivitis)
* 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.
* 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.
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