Myrrh
English Name
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Myrrh
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Other Names
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Murrah
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Scientific
Name
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Commiphora
molmol syn. C. Myrrha
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Description
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A browny
reddish gum resin extracted from a tree trunk.
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Properties
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Natural
Antiseptic,
Astringent
Anti
inflammatory
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Medicinal
Uses
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Mouth wash
for sore throats, bad breath;
antiseptic
for cuts and wounds,
spots and
acne
sit in bath
water mixed with myrrh and salt after childbirth
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Fragrance
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Purifies the
air when burnt
(place a
piece of myrrh on an electric burner or on a piece of hot coal)
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Methods of
using:
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Soak in water
(place a tiny piece about 0.5cm in a little bit of water and leave to soak
for a couple of hours. You will be able to smell an antiseptic fragrance
after a while. This liquid can then be dabbed on cuts, wounds, spots, acne
etc.
To make a
mouthwash use a tiny piece of myrrh and add it to half a cup of water. Leave
to soak for 2-3 hours. Gargle and spit out.
After giving
birth fill the bath with some water and mix salt and myrrh. Leave for an hour
or so then sit in it.
Burn as
incense on coals
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More
information
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http://www.health-care-tips.org/herbal-medicines/myrrh.htm http://www.herballegacy.com/Knottnerus_Chemical.html |
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