Myrrh, Aromatic Resin
Myrrh is the aromatic resin of a number of small, thorny tree species of the genus Commiphora. Myrrh resin is a natural gum. It has been used throughout history as a perfume, incense and medicine. It can also be ingested by mixing it with wine. Myrrh is mentioned in the Old Testament numerous times as a rare perfume with intoxicating qualities. Myrrh is also found in the Christian Bible as one of the three gifts the wise men presented to the Christ Child. In pharmacy, myrrh is used as an antiseptic in mouthwashes, gargles, and toothpastes. Myrrh is currently used in some liniments and healing salves that may be applied to abrasions and other minor skin ailments. Myrrh has also been recommended as an analgesic for toothaches and can be used in liniment for bruises, aches, and sprains. In traditional Chinese medicine, myrrh is said to have special efficacy on the heart, liver, and spleen meridians as well as "blood-moving" powers to purge stagnant blood from the uterus. It is therefore recommended for rheumatic, arthritic, and circulatory problems, and for amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menopause, and uterine tumors. Myrrh is used in Ayurveda and Unani medicine, which ascribe tonic and rejuvenative properties to the resin.
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