This is a herb that I commonly think of during the Holiday/Christmas time. It is commonly mentioned in the Bible. It was one of the gifts the Three Kings brought to Jesus/. It is native to southern Arabia ( Modern Oman and Yemen) as well as East Africa. Many Greek philosophers have written about myrrh. It is from the species Commiphora . The myrrh tree produces a sweet-smelling resin from its bark. In Ancient Greece and Rome it was a valuable and important commodity as was another herb, Frankincense. Myrrh is also commonly used it Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic Medicine.
Myrrh has many medicinal and health benefits. The herb has been known to kill bacteria and parasite, combats swelling and great for skin sores. Most commonly used is the oil of Myrrh. Traditionally it has been used for oral health and to decrease oral inflammation. I have seen myrrh used in natural mouthwash and toothpastes. Studies using myrrh were used in patients with Behcet’s disease. The painful mouth lesions associated with this disease were treated with mouthwash containing myrrh. 50% of individuals treated had complete relief from there lesions and 19 % had complete healing of their mouth sores.
Myrrh also supports healthy skin. It is excellent for wound healinng and decreasing skin inflammation
Never miss the opportunity to use Myrrh
Until tomorrow…