MYRRH Commiphora habessinica
Liquid extract of oleo-gum-resin masses (“tears”).
- Actions: Astringent, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and vulnerary. Stimulant to blood
circulation. Warming digestive bitters and stomachic. Stimulating, antiseptic expectorant.
Classic remedy for mouth and gums. Specific for conditions that produce pus.
- Uses: Torpid mucous membranes with ulcerations and excessive tenacious mucous; as spray or
swab for spongy membranes and ulcerations of mouth, gums, tonsils, pharynx and nasal
cavity; sore throat. Chronic inflammation, congestion and mucous discharge of urinary tract,
bronchi, uterus and vagina; gleet. Poor appetite and digestion (taken before meals). Poor
circulation with cold skin. Topically applied to cold sores and herpes, indolent ulcers and
infected wounds. Respiratory infections and bronchitis with excess mucus.
- Dose: Take 20 to 40 drops in a little water, 2 to 4 times per day. To enhance appetite and
digestion take 15 minutes before meals. Topically apply full-strength (if well tolerated), or
dilute with 2 or 3 parts water or glycerine. As gargle, mix drops in a little water and gargle
several times per day.
- Cautions: Large doses may irritate stomach. Moderate dosage during pregnancy.