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Myrrh

Therapeutic Properties: Myrrh tincture (1:5): applied as a dab or, diluted in water, in gargles or washes.
OBSERVATIONS:

The oleoresin ethereal extract of produces anti-inflammatory and antipyretic activity.

Myrrh is used in cosmetology to give fragrance to soaps, detergents, emulsions, lotions and perfumes; and as an organoleptic corrector, in non-alcoholic fancy drinks (maximum content of 0.025%). In dental preparations (ointments, pastes, etc.), it is associated with other astringent drugs, such as ratania and antiseptics, such as sage.

Category:

Native to desert regions, especially in Africa and the northeast of the Middle East.

Scientific name: Commiphora

Other Names: Myrrh

Active Principles: Very complex: its composition is only partially known.
It is 40-60% soluble in alcohol.
Volatile fraction (5-15%):
Furanosesquiterpenes (responsible for its characteristic odor).
Sesquiterpene hydrocarbons.
Sesquiterpene alcohols: elenol.
Resinous fraction:
A and B and y-comiforic acids, comiforic acid.
Phytosterols.
Other components.
Polysaccharide fraction (gum): by hydrolysis originates xylose, galactose and 4-0-methyl glucuronic acid.

Part Used: Leaf

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