Description :
The myrrh tree is distinctive due to its white flowers and knotted trunk. Native to the southern Arabian peninsula and Ethiopia, the trees that contain the resin grow to between 9 and 13 feet tall, with knotty branches, and branchlets that stand out at right-angles, and end in sharp spines. The leaves are oval shaped, dark green and grow in groups of three. There are ducts in the tree bark. The tissue between them breaks down and forms large cavities, which becomes filled with a granular secretion that is freely discharged when the bark is wounded. Myrrh is found in many oral concoctions including toothpaste and mouthwash. Externally, it is occasionally found in liniments and ointments for minor skin abrasions and irritations.
History and Folklore:
Myrrh has been used and written about since before Biblical times. Ancient Egyptians used myrrh to prepare animals for sacrifice and in human mummification practices. Myrrh has been used in perfumes and incense and in ceremonies in multiple religions.
Cultivation and Harvest:
The useful part of Myrrh is extracted by cutting into the wood, past the bark and letting the sap bleed out to the surface. The pale, yellow sap hardens to a semi-transparent, brownish, hard, wax-like mass.
Precautions:
Avoid during pregnancy. The bitter taste of myrrh may cause nausea and vomiting in persons with sensitive stomachs
Traditional Herbal Actions:
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antiprotozoal, Astringent, Expectorant, Vulnerary
Other Names:
Lion’s Ear, Throw-wort, Lion’s Tale
Ingredients: Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
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