How Myrrh Is Used In Modern Products
Other Common Names: Balsamodendron Myrrha, Commiphora Myrrha
Range: northeastern Africa and the Middle East.
It has been used from remote ages as an ingredient in incense,
perfumes, etc., in the holy oil of the Jews and the Kyphi of the
Egyptians for embalming and fumigations.
Little appears to be definitely known about the collection of myrrh.
It seems probable that the best drug comes from Somalia, is bought at
the fairs of Berbera by the Banians of India, shipped to Bombay, and
there sorted, the best coming to Europe and the worst being sent to
China. The true myrrh is known in the markets as karam, formerly called
Turkey myrrh, and the opaque bdellium (occurs in Gen. 2:12, where it
designates a product of the land of Havilah; and in Num. 11:7, where
the manna is likened to it in color as meena harma.
Astringent, healing. Tonic and stimulant. A direct emmenagogue, a
tonic in dyspepsia, an expectorant in the absence of feverish symptoms,
a stimulant to the mucous tissues, a stomachic carminative, exciting
appetite and the flow of gastric juice, and an astringent wash.
It is used in chronic catarrh, phthisis pulmonalis, chlorosis, and
in amenorrhoea is often combined with aloes and iron. As a mouthwash it
is good for spongy gums, ulcerated throat and aphthous stomatitis, it
is effective for mouth infections such as gingivitis, and the tincture
is also applied to foul and indolent ulcers. It has been found helpful
in bronchorrhoea and leucorrhoea. It has also been used as a vermifuge.
Myrrh is a common ingredient of toothpowders, and is used with borax in tincture, with other ingredients, as a mouth-wash.
Myrrh is considered a substitute for GoldenSeal.html">Goldenseal
for hypoglycemics who shouldn't risk goldenseal's tendency to reduce
blood sugar levels. Myrrh is about half as potent as Goldenseal as an
anti-microbial.
The Compound Tincture, or Horse Tincture, is used in veterinary practice for healing wounds.
Known Hazards: Not for use during pregnancy unless otherwise
directed by a qualified practitioner. Contraindicated in excessive
uterine bleeding.
Other Common Names: Balsamodendron Myrrha, Commiphora Myrrha
Range: northeastern Africa and the Middle East.
It has been used from remote ages as an ingredient in incense,
perfumes, etc., in the holy oil of the Jews and the Kyphi of the
Egyptians for embalming and fumigations.
Little appears to be definitely known about the collection of myrrh.
It seems probable that the best drug comes from Somalia, is bought at
the fairs of Berbera by the Banians of India, shipped to Bombay, and
there sorted, the best coming to Europe and the worst being sent to
China. The true myrrh is known in the markets as karam, formerly called
Turkey myrrh, and the opaque bdellium (occurs in Gen. 2:12, where it
designates a product of the land of Havilah; and in Num. 11:7, where
the manna is likened to it in color as meena harma.
Astringent, healing. Tonic and stimulant. A direct emmenagogue, a
tonic in dyspepsia, an expectorant in the absence of feverish symptoms,
a stimulant to the mucous tissues, a stomachic carminative, exciting
appetite and the flow of gastric juice, and an astringent wash.
It is used in chronic catarrh, phthisis pulmonalis, chlorosis, and
in amenorrhoea is often combined with aloes and iron. As a mouthwash it
is good for spongy gums, ulcerated throat and aphthous stomatitis, it
is effective for mouth infections such as gingivitis, and the tincture
is also applied to foul and indolent ulcers. It has been found helpful
in bronchorrhoea and leucorrhoea. It has also been used as a vermifuge.
Myrrh is a common ingredient of toothpowders, and is used with borax in tincture, with other ingredients, as a mouth-wash.
Myrrh is considered a substitute for GoldenSeal.html">Goldenseal
for hypoglycemics who shouldn't risk goldenseal's tendency to reduce
blood sugar levels. Myrrh is about half as potent as Goldenseal as an
anti-microbial.
The Compound Tincture, or Horse Tincture, is used in veterinary practice for healing wounds.
Known Hazards: Not for use during pregnancy unless otherwise
directed by a qualified practitioner. Contraindicated in excessive
uterine bleeding.
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