Herbs - Myrrh - Ailments / Situations Where Used

Myrrh gum resin is a wonderful astringent and is used on wounds, sore throats, mouth ulcers, spongy gums, and pyrrhoea. A good gargle of the tea or tincture can be used for these conditions. When combined with sage its effectiveness is increased.

Myrrh is a great antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal plant used effectively against Staphylococcus aureus and other Gram-positive bacteria. It is used quite successfully against Candida albicans, especially when taken with yogurt.

Recent studies suggest that myrrh lowers blood cholesterol levels and increases the number of white blood cells, making it a positive immune modulator. Myrrh helps treat dyspepsia, gas, painful menstruation, arthritic pain, and many inflammatory conditions. It is very helpful in catarrhal problems such as pharyngitis and sinusitis.

Externally, myrrh is great for wounds that will not heal such as boils and abscesses, or whenever a good antibacterial, antiviral, or anti-fungal agent is needed.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, myrrh is used as an agent to "move blood" and to relieve painful inflammations. It is effective for menstrual pain.