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Myrrh
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Myrrha
Medicinal Group Blood-activating analgesic medicinal
Source

Dried resin of Commiphora myrrha Engler (C. molmol Engler) or several other species of the same genus (Fam. Burseraceae)

Nature and Flavors pungent, bitter; neutral
Meridian Affinity Liver, Heart, Spleen
Actions

To activate blood to relieve pain, reduce swelling and promote tissue regeneration

Family

Burseraceae

Part used

Resin

Indications

Traumatic injuries, sores and ulcers, carbuncles; pain due to blood stasis

Research Findings

  • The formulation of myrrh may be safe, well tolerated, and effective for treating fascioliasis.[1]
  • Myrrh proved to be safe and very effective in treatment of schistosomiasis haematobium and mansoni infections under field conditions.[2]

Cautions

Contraindicated in pregnancy or patient without blood stasis

Reference

Reference

  1. Massoud A, El Sisi S, Salama O, Massoud A. (2001). Preliminary study of therapeutic efficacy of a new fasciolicidal drug derived from Commiphora molmol (myrrh). Am J Trop Med Hyg. , 65(2):96-9.
  2. Abo-Madyan AA, Morsy TA, Motawea SM. (2004). Efficacy of Myrrh in the treatment of schistosomiasis (haematobium and mansoni) in Ezbet El-Bakly, Tamyia Center, El-Fayoum Governorate, Egypt. J Egypt Soc Parasitol. , 34(2):423-46.

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