Myrrh

Other Common Names: Gum myrrh tree

Latin description: Commithora molmol.

Parts to use: Gum / resin.

Chemical constituents: Volatile oil, heerabolene, limonene, eugenol, cinamalhyde, cuminaldehyde, resins, dipentene.

Actions: Antiseptic, astringent, carminative, stomachic.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Myrrh is a beneficial herb to
include in mouthwashes and gargles. It is an antiseptic,
antifungal and it stimulates your immune, and circulatory
systems. Because of its antiseptic, antifungal, and
astringent properties it is a beneficial topical cleanser
for cleaning out sores and abscesses. Myrrh is also
good for preventing infections in scrapes and burns.
Myrrh is used for washing wounds and for external or
topical skin diseases. I have found it good when mixed
with Goldenseal and salt and snuffing it up the nostrils
to clear out sinus infections. Myrrh may be used internally
for candida albicans and externally for athletes
foot. It is excellent for cleansing the mouth of oral
ulcers, trench mouth, thrush, pyorrhea, etc. It can also
be used internally for purifying mucous in the intestines.
Internally myrrh is a mild expectorant.

Myrrh has antiseptic properties especially for stomach,
intestinal and lung problems.
Externally it can be used to clean wounds.
It is useful for bronchitis, bad breath and hemorrhoids.

CAUTION: Avoid long term use.

Dosage

Capsules: 1-5 “0” capsules 3x daily.
Infusion: Drink 1/2 cup 3x daily.

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