The Plant List. 2013. Version 1.1. Published on the Internet: http://www.theplantlist.org/. Accessed on February 24, 2014. Sarbaz Z, Yazdanpanahi Z, Hosseinkhani A, Nazari F, Akbarzadeh M. The effect of sitz bath of hydro-alcoholic extract of myrrh gum on episiotomy wound healing in nulliparous women. J Family Reprod Health. 2019 Jun;13(2):89-97. View abstract. You can add 3–4 drops of myrrh oil to a diffuser to distribute the oil as a fine mist into the surrounding air.

One test-tube study of human skin cells found that an essential oil blend containing myrrh helped heal wounds ( 18). Al Faraj S. Antagonism of the anticoagulant effect of warfarin caused by the use of Commiphora molmol as a herbal medication: a case report. Ann Trop Med Parasitol 2005;99:219-20. View abstract. Langhorst J, Varnhagen I, Schneider SB, et al. Randomised clinical trial: a herbal preparation of myrrh, chamomile and coffee charcoal compared with mesalazine in maintaining remission in ulcerative colitis-a double-blind, double-dummy study. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2013;38(5):490-500. View abstract.If you make tinctures professionally, they can become quite complicated if you want to be able to measure the amount of herb in the alcohol. There is a further mathematical ‘How to’ in the next section for those that really want to know. For the purpose of preserving your own herbs and making your own tinctures at home, the process is very simple.

Myrrh is an oleo-gum resin obtained from the stem of C. molmol that consists of 2% to 10% of a volatile oil composed predominantly of sesquiterpenes, sterols, and steroids. Evans 1989, Michie 1991 The water-soluble gum portion (30% to 60%) contains polysaccharides and proteins as well as ethanol-soluble resins (25% to 40%). After undergoing hydrolysis, the gum produces a variety of sugars. Hanus 2005 Furanosesquiterpenes are responsible for myrrh's odor and are believed to exert anesthetic, antibacterial, antifungal, and hypoglycemic effects. Hanus 2005, Zhu 2003 Additionally, 2 sesquiterpenes extracted from C. molmol, furaneudesma-1-3-diene and curzerene, have demonstrated activity on CNS opioid receptors. Dolara 2000 The gum has been reported to contain an oxidase enzyme. Evans 1989 The related C. guidottii contains the sesquiterpene (+)-T-cadinol. Claeson 1991 When the oleo-gum resin is mixed with water, it forms an emulsion. El Ashry 2003 Your best friend is plain grain alcohol such as a 35%-50% ABV vodka. Vodka is best because it contains no flavour or additional ingredients. However, Sometimes brandy has also been traditionally used.According to the hadith of Muhammad, narrated by Abu Nuaim on the authority of Abban bin Saleh bin Anas, Muhammad said, "Fumigate your houses with mugwort, myrrh and thyme." ( Kanz-ul-Ummal). [14] The Encyclopedia of Islamic Herbal Medicine mentions the same hadith: "The Messenger of Allah stated, 'Fumigate your houses with al-shih, murr, and sa'tar.'" The author states that this use of the word "murr" refers specifically to Commiphora myrrha. [15] The other two are Al-Shih (possibly mugwort) and Sa'tar (or Za'atar - thyme). Some people should be especially cautious with myrrh oil and may need to avoid it entirely. Bear this in mind if any of the following conditions apply to you ( 45, 47): Myrrh gum is commonly harvested from the species Commiphora myrrha. Another commonly used name, Commiphora molmol, [4] is now considered a synonym for Commiphora myrrha. [5]