| > Supplement Index > Myrrh / Commiphora myrrha > - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Myrrh General Information An aromatic resin that has been used from remote ages as an ingredient in incense, perfumes, in the holy oil of the Jews, and the Kyphi of the Egyptians for embalming and fumigations. It is believed Guggul, the standardized extract of the Indian mukul myrrh tree, lowers both cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Myrrh is a common ingredient of toothpowders, and is used with borax in tincture, with other ingredients, as a mouth-wash. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Myrrh Uses & Scientific Evidence For Myrrh acts as an antiseptic, disinfectant, expectorant and deodorizer. It stimulates the immune system and mucous tissue, and tones and stimulates mucous tissue. Myrrh can help fight harmful bacteria in the mouth which leads to bad breath, and helps ward off periodontal disease. Skin disorders, asthma, colds, flu, sinusitis, herpes simplex and ulcers can be treated with Myrrh. As a topical it is useful for abscesses, boils, sores, and wounds. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Myrrh Dosage Information Myrrh products vary in their form and concentration, and should be taken according to directions on the label. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Myrrh Safety & Interaction Information There are no known safety issues associated with Myrrh when taken in the recommended doses; however, safety in young children, pregnant or nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease is not known. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Buy Myrrh Supplements and Products Below |