Myrrh
Commiphora myrrha
Myrrh is native to northeast Africa and southwest Asia. The oil, resinoid and tincture are used in pharmaceutical products, including mouthwashes & toothpaste. In China, it is used for arthritis, menstrual problems, and hemorrhoids. It has also been used to treat leprosy.
Practical Uses
- Skin care – athletes foot, chapped & cracked skin, eczema, wrinkles, ringworm, wounds.
- Arthritis
- Respiratory System: asthma, coughs, bronchitis, throat, voice loss
- Digestive Issues
- Colds
- mouth ulcers, gingivitis, pharyngitis
Precautions
- Non-irritant
- non-sensitizing
- possle toxicity at high concentrations
- DO NOT USE IN PREGNANCY
Please consult with your health care practitioner.