Myrrh - Commiphora myrrha

Like many of the Sacred Resins Myrrh has a long history of use both medically and religiously.

Medicinal: Astringent, healing. Tonic and stimulant. A direct emmenagogue (Increases Menstruation) , a tonic in dyspepsia (indigestion), an expectorant in the absence of feverish symptoms, a stimulant to the mucous tissues, a stomachic carminative (aids Digestion), exciting appetite and the flow of gastric juice, and an astringent wash.

It is used in chronic catarrh, phthisis pulmonalis (TB), chlorosis, and in amenorrhoea (absence of Menstruation not due to Menopause) is often combined with aloes and iron. As a wash it is good for spongy gums, ulcerated throat and aphthous stomatitis, and the tincture is also applied to foul and indolent ulcers. It has been found helpful in bronchorrhea and leucorrhoea. It has also been used as a vermifuge (anti-Parasitic).

Magical: It is religiously used for purification, protection, calm and healing.

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