Myrrh Pieces 100 g, 50 g, 25 g

Myrrh Pieces – 100 g ($21.99), 50 g ($14.99), 25 g ($9.99)

Benefits
Myrrh has been used for centuries in Western cultures as an antiseptic for sores and gingivitis, and as an expectorant for congestion. It is a gentle anti-inflammatory for the mouth and throat. Chinese healers valued myrrh for treating bleeding, pain, swelling, and wounds. In ayurvedic medicine, myrrh is used for menstrual disorders, stomach complaints, wounds, ulcers, and skin and mouth inflammation. In folk medicine, it is used to stimulate the appetite and the flow of digestive juices. Myrrh is approved by the German Commission E as a topical treatment for mild inflammation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa.

Canker sores, cuts and scrapes, gingivitis, and strep throat. European herbalists use tincture of myrrh as an antiseptic gargle and rinse. Unlike other mouthwashes that coagulate the cells lining the mouth and throat to form a protective barrier against bacteria, myrrh acts only to prevent soreness and inflammation, and leaves the linings of the mouth and throat intact. Myrrh stimulates the production of infection-fighting white blood cells and also has a direct antimicrobial effect of its own. It is used to treat infections in the mouth such as mouth ulcers, gingivitis, and pyorrhea. Myrrh is a common ingredient in European toothpastes. It is added to fight the bacteria that cause tooth decay. Herbalists rate myrrh particularly high as a topical antiseptic for wounds, hemorrhoids, and bedsores.

Congestion. Myrrh contains many volatile oils that make it suitable for promoting free breathing during congestive colds, and for clearing mucus-clogged passages. It increases circulation and restores tone and normal secretion.

Hyperlipidemia. In one study, myrrh seemed to act as a mild agent in lowering low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or “bad”) cholesterol. However, it did not lower total cholesterol or increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good”) cholesterol. But other studies have found that myrrh does lower total cholesterol and triglycerides and that the effects were comparable to those of typical lipid-lowering drugs.

Recommended Use
In the United States, myrrh is most commonly used as an essential oil or tincture, although it is also included in toothpastes and incense sticks. Dosages are imprecise. As few as 5 drops of essential oil is useful in making a gargle or mouthwash, but more than 30 drops is likely to leave a strong aftertaste. The tincture should always be diluted before use, as undiluted forms may irritate the mouth or cause a burning sensation.

Myrrh is used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and in Tibetan medicine to relieve scanty menstruation. For this reason, women who tend to have heavy periods should avoid it, and it should not be used during pregnancy. Myrrh also should not be used during lactation. Large amounts may have a violent laxative action, and can cause vomiting and an accelerated heartbeat. If bleeding gums or pain persists for longer than two weeks, consult a dentist. Myrrh may lower blood glucose levels, so patients with diabetes should ask their health-care professional before using it. Blood glucose needs to be monitored carefully in patients with diabetes if they use this herb. People with sensitive skin should avoid using myrrh topically.

Botanical Name: Balsamodendron myrrha
English: African Myrrh, Arabian Myrrh, Balsamodendron Myrrha
Ayurvedic: Bola, Hiraabola, Surasa, Barbara, Gandharasa
Unani: Murmakki, Bol
Also, known as: Gummi Myrrha, Abyssinian myrrh, arbre à myrrhe, bal, barakande, bisabol myrrh, bol, bola, dashi ‘biskiti, gandharsh, guban myrrh, habaq-hagar-ad, heerbol, heerabol myrrh, hirabol myrrh, Männliche myrrhe, mbebe, mbele, mo yao, morr, morrh, mur, murı, myrr, myrrh, Myrrhenbaum, myrrha, molmol, myrrhe des somalis, ogo myrrh, turari, Somali myrth, Diddin, Didin, Male Myrrh, Malmal, Mohmol, Molmol, Murr, Myrrh, Somali Myrrh, Yemen Myrrh, Molmol, Masra, Morr, Didin, Didthin, Bowl, Vellaibolam, Commiphora Myrrha, var Aceite de palo, African Myrrh, Bal, Balasmodendron, Balsam copaiba, Bdellium, Bol, Bola, Bowl, Burseraceae, B samo de copayba, Cobeni, Commiphora Molmol, Commiphora Myrrha, Copaiba, Copaipera, Cupayba, Copauba, Copal, Copaiva, Copaiba-verdadeira, Copaibeura-de- Minas, Didin, Didthin, Guggal Resin, Gum Myrrh, Heerabol , Jesuit’s balsam, Matidisguate, Matisihuati, Mal-dos-sete-dias, Mirra, Molmol, Morr, Mo Yao, Myrrh, Opopanax, Pau-de-oleo, Somali Myrrh
Habitat: Arabia, Somaliland
Origin: India
Harvested: Wild
Parts Used: The oleo-gum-resin from the stem

General Information:
Myrrh is native to Africa and Asia. The tree grows to a height of about 9 to 15 feet and has yellow-red flowers followed by small fruits. In ancient times, myrrh was highly prized and more widely used than any other aromatic oil in perfumes, anointing oils, incense, ointments, medicines, and for embalming purposes.

The characteristic is rounded or irregular tears or lumps of agglutinated tears of variable sizes. The color is brownish-yellow to reddish-brown or almost black. The surface is mostly covered with a greyish or yellowish powder. The internal surface is yellowish or reddish-brown, sometimes marked with white spots or lines; brittle, fracture, waxy, granular, conchoidal and yields thin translucent fragments.

Myrrh is a resin harvested from the bark of the myrrh tree, grown in East Africa and the Arabian peninsula, and in the Indian states of Gujarat and Rajasthan. It is also indigenous to eastern Mediterranean countries, Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Yemen. Myrrh is aromatic and has a reddish-brown color.

Myrrh was the most widely used analgesic in the ancient Middle East. The renowned Greek physician Hippocrates (460–377 B.C.E.) praised myrrh as a balm for sores, the Romans used it to treat infections of the eye and mouth, and the Hebrews used it as a painkiller. In the Vulgate translation of the Gospel of Mark, the writer records that Jesus was offered “vinum murratum”—a mixture of wine and myrrh—just before the crucifixion, and myrrh is mentioned in the holy scriptures of both Judaism and Islam.

How to use:
We make these suggestions to help you get the best benefit from the herbs that you’re choosing to improve your health. Also we make these ideas and recommendations so that consuming them easier and better fit into your lifestyle by adding them to the food that you already eat.
For the full health benefit, it is best to consume (or use the whole herb in poultices) the whole herb. All of the compounds in the herb act best together, as nature intends. Extracts draw out the most prominent beneficial compounds and may concentrate them. What is not extracted can be helpful in ways that we do not yet understand.

Cut Pieces or Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use cut pieces or powdered herb.
Food Preparation: You can add powdered or pieces of herb (if the pieces you buy are bigger than you like, a coffee or herb grinder will quickly reduce) to any yogurt, smoothie, apple or other sauces, spreads, salads or other foods more familiar to you that don’t use heat. Heat can be damaging to the beneficial compounds in the herb. Other options like oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pasta sauce, soup, cookies and anything else that fits your lifestyle, but minimizing (by adding near the end of cooking) the heat is helpful.
Also, for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. The resulting liquid is called an electuary.
For seeds in general, but especially small seeds, it’s best to grind these to break the protective hulls a short time before consumption. This makes all the benefits available, rather than some remaining locked inside the hulls that are unbroken by insufficient chewing.
To make adding herbs even easier, you could add a week’s worth of your chosen herb(s) to an amount of, for example, yogurt that you would eat in a week. Mix thoroughly and eat this each day of the week. So you make once /week and just eat each other day.
Hot Infusion: The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. The heat from making tea can degrade some of the beneficial compounds in the herb. This method minimizes this effect. For the full health benefit, it is recommended to consume what is left over after making tea.
Decoctions: Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water, Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes with the pot covered. Squeeze out as much as liquid as possible. Best practice is to drink the liquid and also consume the solid material that remains. Herb pieces can also be used.
Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use powdered herb.
Capsules: HerbsCrafters makes capsules guaranteed to be filled with the pure herb with no filler or any other products. You can also use powdered herb to make your own capsules at home. These capsules are best taken with liquid to aid in digestion and absorption and to ensure it doesn’t stick in your throat.
Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.
Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder or licorice root powder.

Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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