Myrrh absolute is a finer strong odor based liquid used as excellent skincare and body care constituent. Myrrh is the dried gumresin from a number of closely related, small, thorny trees of the genus commiphora, probably originating in the highlands of yemen wadi hadramaut. See more ideas about myrrh essential oil, plant leaves and plants. Is the substance formulated or manufactured by a process that chemically changes a substance extracted from naturally occurring plant, animal, or mineral, sources. Protection against singlet oxygen, the main actor of sebum. Myrrh is used for indigestion, ulcers, colds, cough, asthma, lung congestion, arthritis pain, cancer, leprosy, spasms, and syphilis. The moisture content and total ash values of myrrh resin was found to be 4. With its smoky, earthy scent, myrrh has a long history as a favorite among all cultures going back to its first discovery in the far reaches of time. Pdf the present work aimed to study of the antibacterial activity of the commiphora myrrha myrrh on burns infection pathogens. Protection against singlet oxygen, the main actor of sebum squalene peroxidation during sun exposure, using commiphora myrrha essential oil b. Other species which may be acceptable as sources of myrrh are. The habitat of myrrh commiphora myrrha is quite wide and varies from the coast of the indian ocean to the shores of the red sea. Commiphora myrrha 15 ml commiphora myrrha 15 ml aplicacion.
A tincture of myrrh makes an excellent mouthwash good for spongy gums, pyorrhea, sore throats, and other ailments requiring an astringent tie. A taxonomic species within the family burseraceae common myrrh. It is one of the primary trees used in the production of myrrh, a resin made from dried tree sap. Myrrh is a resinous exudate obtained from the tree commiphora myrrha family burseraceae and various other commiphora species.
Addendum to assessment report on commiphora molmol. The sap of a number of other commiphora and balsamodendron species are also known as myrrh, including that from. The genus commiphora burseraceae includes over 150 species of trees and shrubs, distributed mostly in east. Myrrh is a resinous exudate obtained from the stem of the plant trees. Myrrh was one of the gifts offered by the magi to the baby jesus, along with gold and frankincense. You may find symptomatic relief of a cough, sore throat or congestion. Commiphora mukul dry extracts,guggul gum,herbal medicine. The plant is commonly known as guggul tree and is found in arid areas of india, bangladesh, and pakistan. Auffray application and development laboratory, robertet, 37, avenue sidi brahim. Myrrh gum is bitter in taste, aromatic, and cooling in action. The ag nps were synthesized by exposing a mixture of agno3 and myrrh extract to uv irradiation for different time intervals. Pregnancy and lactation myrrh is reputed to affect the menstrual cycleg41 and the safety of myrrh taken. Medicinal properties of commiphora gileadensis article pdf available in african journal of pharmacy and pharmacology 48.
Resins obtained from commiphora species especially from c. A pilot study on bioactive constituents and analgesic. Myrrh is a resin that was used on cuts made by the bit. Article citation database or nal catalog of usdas national agricultural library. Preparation of myrrh mouthwashes the hydroalcoholic myrrh extract, which exhibited the best antimicrobial activity as shown later in results. Antiulcer activities of commiphora molmol myrrh extract. The comminphora myrrha tree produces a type of aromatic resin known as myrrh mur higazy, commiphora africana tree produce gum resin known in sudan as gafal resin. Myrrh commiphora myrrha frequently mentioned in the bible and one of the gifts the wise men brought to the infant jesus, myrrh is an aromatic, darkcolored resin produced by the commiphora myrrha plant, a shrub or small tree native to the deserts of northern africa and the arabian peninsula. Myrrh is a reddishbrown resinous material, the dried sap of the tree commiphora myrrha, native to yemen, somalia and the eastern parts of ethiopia. Mansfelds world databas of agricultural and horticultural crops. Thyroid stimulation and lipid lowering properties have been documented for the related species, commiphora mukul. For many years, myrrh of commiphora molmol is used for healing wound injuries 96. The aim of this study was to investigate the myrrh resin from commiphora myrrha as a rate controlling excipient for sustained release matrix tablets of theophylline. Myrrh has been approved in usa by the fda as a safe flavoring agent in foods and beverages and as fragrance balsam of mecca from commiphora gileadensis in cosmetics 7 8.
Commiphora myrrha tree, one of the primary trees from which myrrh is harvested when a trees wound penetrates through the bark and into the sapwood, the tree secretes a resin. Commiphora molmol engler, gummiresina myrrh i herbal substance. Oct 26, 2015 guggulu consists of oleogum resin obtained as an exudate from the tapping of stem and branches of commiphora wightii arnott bhandari syn. Commiphora myrrha, cordia simensis, ipomoea donaldsonii, lannea triphylla and terminalia br ownii. Myrrh commiphora myrrha petitgrain citrus x aurantium rosalina melaleuca ericifolia star anise illicium verum thyme linalool thymus vulgaris thyme thymol thymus vulgaris vanilla oleoresin vanilla planifolia eucalyptus radiata eucalyptus radiata lemon eucalyptus corymbia citriodora garlic allium sativum oregano origanum vulgare melaleuca. The trunk exudes a natural oleoresin that hardens into what is classified as reddish brown tears.
Commiphora myrrha bola is used as folk medicine to treat many diseases. Myrrh from commiphora myrrha is mentioned in the bible as one of the three gifts presented to the christ child by the wise men. Su s1, wang t, duan ja, zhou w, hua yq, tang yp, yu l, qian dw. Dailymed poison ivy care calendula officials, stellaria. Commiphora myrrha is the chief source of myrrh today, but c. Commiphora mukul herb extracts guggul gum has been used for a long time in ayurvedic medicine to treat obesity and other weight related problems. Today, myrrh production from the commiphora myrrha comes mainly from the arid savannas of somalia. In ancient rome myrrh was priced at five times as much as frankincense, though the latter was far more popular. This historical oil helps to reduce the symptoms of a cold. The plant occurs in arid regions normally found in open acacia, commiphora bushland in slopes and valleys on shallow soil, chiefly over limestone. The leaves are oblong to oval and have 3 leaflets per leaf. Chinese book that is no longer existent but is quoted directly in a later text. Gras myrrh is a reddish resin collected from the short thorny tree of the commiphora myrrha plant.
Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. Pdf commiphora myrrha and commiphora africana essential oils. The misuse of this natural product in higher doses may lead to fever, inflammation, and liver and kidney problems. The comminphora myrrha tree produces a type of aromatic resin known as myrrh mur. It has been used in the ayurveda since time immemorial for the treatment of variety of disorders such as inflammation, gout. Myrrh oil comes from the steam distillation of the redbrown resin of trees in the genus commiphora.
Polyommatus myrrha is a rare species of butterfly named by gottlieb august wilhelm herrichschaffer found on mount erciyes in southeastern turkey. Steam distillation of the gumresin blending factor. Mcclure and beasley also used it for sores, especially in the mouth, and as. In fact, myrrh s name comes from the arabic word murr, meaning bitter, because of its sharp taste. Myrrh also has a longstanding reputation for skincare uses, including. Poison ivy care calendula officials, stellaria media, st. Antimicrobial activity of commiphora myrrha against some. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Analysis of inorganic and organic constituents of myrrh. Commiphora myrrha nees engler is a synonym of commiphora molmol engler. The genus commiphora includes over 150 species, and is mainly distributed in eastern africa, arabia, and india vollesen, 1989. Commiphora molmol balsamodendron myrrha commiphora myrrha oil 8016373 84929260 heerabolene, limonene, dipentene, pinene, eugenol, caryophyllene, cinnamaldehyde, cuminaldehyde, cadinene, elemene, germacrene,lindestrene, furanoeudesma1,3diene, methoxyfuranogermacrene, mcresol, acetic acid and formic acid 2766 3301. Electronic plant information centre of royal botanic gardens, kew.
It is also used as a stimulant and to increase menstrual flow. Know complete medicinal properties and uses of this plant. The fourpetal flowers are yellowred and narrowly oval. Commiphora mukul, a related species, is not a source of myrrh. Media in category commiphora myrrhathe following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Dailymed tattoo care calendula officials, stellaria media. Media in category commiphora myrrha the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Myrrh essential oil is derived from the gummy resin of the small, thorny myrrh tree and has been used for centuries for its.
Jun 06, 20 commiphora species, myrrh gum, somalimyrrhe commiphora myrrha by pugmeister jun 6, 20 1. Myrrh or resin of commiphora plants commiphora gileadensis. Best known are the plants that produce myrrh and balm. It invigorates the blood and reduces pain and swelling caused by blood stasis. Commiphora species, myrrh gum, somalimyrrhe commiphora. Pdf from generation to generation in all countries all around the world medicinal plants play an important role in our live from ancient time till. Myrrh gum commiphora myrrha chrysalis natural medicine clinic. Lighter in colour when compared with resinoid, it helps in fining cure for bronchitis, dysmenorrhea, chapped skin, gums, hemorrhoids, halitosis, itching and others. Check other web resources for commiphora myrrha nees engl. The antimicrobial activity of these extracts against staph. The altitude of the collecting localities ranges from 190. Handbook of phytochemical constituents of gras herbs and other economic plants.
This use of myrrh to heal spongy gums and mouth ulcers, especially in children, is based on the known presence of astringent tannins in the myrrh. Fuerte, ahumado, herbaceo, lenoso, seco componentes quimicos principales. Guggulu is an oleogum resin which exudes out as a result of injury from the bark of commiphora wightii arnott bhandari syn. The greek word for myrrh, f vpov, came to be synonymous with the word for perfume. Myrrh is a fragrant resin from a tree from the same family as frankincense and elemi, growing in desert to semidesert climates. Commiphora species, myrrh gum, somalimyrrhe commiphora myrrha. Myrrh is a dark brown smoky, gumlike and slightly musky oil with a warm rich spicy, balsamic odour. Commiphora myrrha myrrh, myrrh gum pfaf plant database. Commiphora myrrha article about commiphora myrrha by the. Your purchase of them helps us propagate and distribute these amazing and historically significant trees.
Commiphora myrrha is a member of family burseraceae, known locally as morr hijazi or myrrh and commercially as arabian myrrh or karam. The sustained release matrix tablets of theophylline were prepared. The fact that many commiphora species exude a resin with a pleasant odour and healing properties has been known since ancient times. Myrrh is a constituent of perfumes and incense, was highly valued in ancient times, and was often worth more than its weight in gold. It is one of the most researched natural products in the world and appears to be one of the oldest medicines. Myrrh essential oil is derived from the gummy resin of the small, thorny myrrh tree and has been used for centuries for its internal and external health benefits. The powdered oleogumresin of boswellia carteri 500 gm and of commiphora myrrha 500 gm were separately extracted in a continuous extraction apparatus soxhlet until exhaustion with the following organic solvents in succession. Tincture ratio of herbal substance to extraction solvent 1. An commiphora in nahilalakip ha familia nga burseraceae ilarom nga taxa. Today, guggul is frequently used to help lower cholesterol levels and decrease high blood pressure.
Myrrh essential oil meo is widely used as remedies for the different human ailment in different parts of the world. As in the middle east, myrrh and frankincense were used in china for making incense, and. Outer bark silvery, whitish or bluish grey, peeling in large or small papery flakes from the greener underbark. Yassin1,2 and fuad ameen1 1botany and microbiology department, college of science, king saud university. In the present study, green synthesis of densely dispersed and stable silver nanoparticles ag nps using myrrh extract as greenreducing and stabilizing agent was investigated.
Commiphora myrrha resin is a resin obtained from commiphora myrrha functions. Commiphora myrrha, called myrrh, african myrrh, herabol myrrh, somali myrrhor, common myrrh, or gum myrrh citation needed is a tree in the burseraceae family. Tattoo care calendula officials, stellaria media, st. Description of first aid measures in case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately show safety data sheet if possible. Antiinflammatory and analgesic activity of different. The gum resins had high levels of calcium and potassium at 310. It is very well reported to possess medicinal properties and has been used in traditional medicines. The oil is now recognized for its beautifying properties and grounding aroma, and myrrh essential oil is common in cosmetic and aromatic industries. Myrrh may interfere with existing antidiabetic therapy, as hypoglycaemic properties have been documented. Subcutaneous injection of myrrh essential oil in mice. Commiphora in the germplasm resources information network grin, u. Isolation and characterization of several aromatic sesquiterpenes from. Myrrha is a genus of ladybug beetles, such as the 18spot ladybird myrrha octodecimguttata libythea myrrha, the club beak, is a butterfly native to india.
Gum guggul is also known by the names guggul, indian bedellium, and guggulow. A native to ethiopia and somalia, it has been used as long ago as 3000 bce by the egyptians in embalming, and as an incense burned during. The effects of parameters such as concentration of. Myrrh and frankincense, traded throughout the middle east at least since 1500 b. Commiphora myrrha and commiphora africana essential oils. The oleogumresin of commiphora myrrha ameliorates male. Myrrh, commiphora myrrha, is a deciduous spiny tree that grows up to 5 m high and 1. Mar 24, 2011 antiinflammatory and analgesic activity of different extracts of commiphora myrrha. Commiphora myrrha is a sturdy, spiny, glabrous shrub or small tree, usually with a distinct short trunk up to 4 m tall. Unless otherwise noted all references are to duke, james a. Myrrh frae the ebreu mor an arabic mur is the aromatic resin o a nummer o smaw, thorny tree species o the genus commiphora, which is an essential ile termed an oleoresin. In historical documents and religious texts, the hebrew word mor is trans.
Usda, ars, germplasm resources information network. In this study, we performed the acute and subacute toxicity analysis of meo in mice model after subcutaneous injection and evaluated the safe. Pdf antibacterial activity of the commiphora myrrha myrrh on. Commiphora wightii, burseraceae commiphora is a small tree growing wild in east africa, middle east and india, very resistant to temperature changes and dryness. Commiphora species, myrrh gum, somalimyrrhe commiphora myrrha by pugmeister jun 6, 20 1. Peppermint leaf is easy to grow in wisconsin gardens. Best indications indian frankincense boswellia o inflammation, including that with inflammatory bowel disease and osteoarthritis, possibly asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. Balsamodendron myrrha commiphora myrrha oil 8016373 84929260 heerabolene, limonene, dipentene, pinene, eugenol, caryophyllene, cinnamaldehyde, cuminaldehyde, cadinene, elemene, germacrene,lindestrene, furanoeudesma1,3diene, methoxyfuranogermacrene, mcresol, acetic acid and formic acid 2766 3301. Pharmacology and phytochemistry of oleogum resin of. Myrrha, the famous resin, extracted from its trunk, was used in the momification technics in the civilization of ancient egypt and, in ayurveda, for healing properties against skin. The analgesic properties of myrrh commiphora myrrha have been known since ancient times and depend on the presence of bioactive sesquiterpenes with furanodiene skeletons. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Cycloartanetype triterpenoids from the resinous exudates of.
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