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Studies have shown anti-microbial, u-oxidant, anti-ulcer, anti-inflammatory, disinfectant and deodorant properties. General Anti-inflammatory properties of myrrh oil may help treat gingivitis, though more research is needed. However, research has discovered that myrrh-containing mouthwashes promote the healing of oral wounds. It is also recommended not to use myrrh-based products for more than two weeks at a time or in large doses, as the extract could end up damaging tissue. 4. Help fight germs A group of Chinese researchers revealed that extracts and compounds from Commiphora myrrha resin may be effective against human gynecologic cancer cells. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. Neuropathic pain You can also add a drop or two of myrrh oil to unscented lotion or moisturizer before you apply it to your skin. Some people add myrrh oil to products used for massage. Myrrh gum has often been claimed to reduce the symptoms of indigestion, ulcers, colds, cough, asthma, respiratory congestion, arthritis, and cancer. [10] Religious ritual [ edit ] In Ancient Egypt and Punt (Horn of Africa) [ edit ]

When taken by mouth: Myrrh is commonly consumed in foods as a flavoring agent. Myrrh is possibly safe when used as medicine in doses of 400 mg three times daily for up to 12 months. It's usually well-tolerated. But taking large doses of myrrh is possibly unsafe. Doses greater than 2-4 grams can cause kidney problems and heart rate changes. Phytochemical studies have shown that it contains terpenoids (monoterpenoids, sesquiterpenoids, and volatile/essential oil), diterpenoids, triterpenoids, and steroids. Its essential oil has applications in cosmetics, aromatherapy, and perfumery. Assad YOH, Torto B, Hassanali A, et al. Seasonal variation in the essential oil composition of Commiphora quadricincta and its effect on the maturation of immature adults of the desert locust, Schistocerca gregaria. Phytochemistry. 1997; 44:833–841. [ Google Scholar]

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As the resins in myrrh do not readily dissolve in water, the best way to prepare myrrh is in tincture form. Tinctured myrrh is typically made in a 1:5 ratio meaning 1 part myrrh and 5 parts menstrum. The menstrum used in this particular tincture is 90% ethanol alcohol, and 10% water. The tincture preparation of myrrh is indicated for use as a gargle or mouthwash. 5 to 10 drops (one-sixteenth to one-eighth of a teaspoon) added to 8 ounces of water is the standard dosage for both these uses. Myrrh tincture can also be applied straight on sore gums, lip or mouth tissue up to three times daily. The diluted tincture, which can be made or bought commercially, can be used as a skin wash or as a vaginal douche for thrush. Amounts for these applications vary (E Drug Digest). The tincture of myrrh can also be used for infections, feverish conditions from head colds to glandular fevers, respiratory conditions and as an ingredient in expectorant preparations (Purple Sage). It can also be used undiluted as a paint for ulcers and wounds (Heilpflanzen). Myrrh consists of good amount of Curzerene and sesquiterpenoids which have antibacterial, antifungal, and anesthetic property, which protects against infection. 13. Respiratory Health Al Faraj, S (2005). "Antagonism of the anticoagulant effect of warfarin caused by the use of Commiphora molmol as a herbal medication: A case report". Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology. 99 (2): 219–20. doi: 10.1179/136485905X17434. PMID 15814041. S2CID 2097777. http://cms.herbalgram.org/herbalgram/issue93/HERBPRO_myrrh.html?ts=1592283368&signature=426c94e9bef1633aabb5d745e163d25d Essential oils of myrrh at high doses have been reported to produce adverse side effects in mice recently (Lamichhane et al. 2019). It has also been documented that women that applied substantial quantity of myrrh while pregnant had miscarriages (Al-Jaroudi et al. 2016). In patients with hot temperament, it is usually not recommended. There is dearth of information on the animal toxicity studies (Akbar 2020).

Hi,it may also be possible that your ethanol solution doesn't have enough water. There are water soluble parts as well as alcohol soluble. I believe you want 40percent water by volume as part of the solution. I think your myrrh measurements are right on. Also, you may have tried this, but freezing the resins helps the blades, by keeping the resin from reaching it's melting point so fast.and do small batches. As a wash it is good for spongy gums, ulcerated throat and aphthous stomatitis, and the tincture is also applied to foul and indolent ulcers. Massoud AM, Hafez AO, Abdel-Gawad AG, El-shasly AM, Morsy TA. Mirazid alone or combined with paramomycin in treating cryptosporidiosis parvum in immunocompetent hospitalized patients. J Egypt Soc Parasitol 2008 Aug; 38(2):399-418. View abstract. Dolara P, Corte B, Ghelardini C, et al. Local anesthetic, antibacterial and antifungal properties of sesquiterpenes from myrrh. Planta Med 2000;66(4):356-8. View abstract. The resin can be distilled to extract an essential oil, pulverized into a powder which can be used in tablets and capsules, or dissolved in ethanol to make a tincture.

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