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Myrrh

Myrrh

Latin Name: Commiphora myrrha
Description of Appearance: Myrrh is a small, thorny tree with knotted branches and sparse foliage. It produces small white flowers and yields a resin that is highly aromatic.
Common Names:
  • Myrrh

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Antimicrobial

Active Ingredients: Commiferin, commiferol, and other compounds
Part Of Plant Used: Resin extracted from the tree bark
Preperation Method: Topical application or oral consumption

Oral hygiene

Active Ingredients: Commiphoric acid, commipherol, and other compounds
Part Of Plant Used: Resin extracted from the tree bark
Preperation Method: Mouthwash or toothpaste formulations

Wound healing

Active Ingredients: Furanosesquiterpenes and other compounds
Part Of Plant Used: Resin extracted from the tree bark
Preperation Method: Topical application in ointments or creams

Antiseptic

Active Ingredients: Commiferin, commiferol, and other compounds
Part Of Plant Used: Resin extracted from the tree bark
Preperation Method: Topical application or oral consumption

Anti-inflammatory

Active Ingredients: Sesquiterpenes, furanosesquiterpenes, and other compounds
Part Of Plant Used: Resin extracted from the tree bark
Preperation Method: Topical application or oral consumption

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Commiferin

Description Commiferin is a phenolic compound found in certain plant species.

Commiphoric acid

Description Commiphoric acid is a bioactive phenolic acid found in the resin of the plant genus Commiphora.

Furanosesquiterpenes

Description Furanosesquiterpenes are a class of terpenoid compounds that contain a furan ring and have a sesquiterpene backbone.

Sesquiterpenes

Description Sesquiterpenes are a class of terpenes that consist of three isoprene units, resulting in a 15-carbon structure. They are commonly found in essential oils and are known for their diverse biological activities.

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