Some natural mouthwashes and toothpaste contain myrrh oil, which is approved as a flavoring by the FDA ( 13, 14). Myrrh gum is commonly harvested from the species Commiphora myrrha. Another commonly used name, Commiphora molmol, [4] is now considered a synonym for Commiphora myrrha. [5] This method of dental prevention has been used for centuries due to its effectiveness and affordability. A jar of coconut oil is cheap and could last months, cheap toothpaste can be made by combining the oil with baking soda, and there are no harmful chemicals or sulfides, so your mouth is healthy and your breath stays fresh. Massoud AM, Shalaby HA, El Khateeb RM, et al. Tegumental histoligical effects of Mirazid and myrrh volatile oil on adult Fasciola gigantica. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed 2013;3(6):501-4. View abstract.

Don’t leave your tincture too long as it may affect the final look. Longer steeping can make the final product bitter or produce precipitate (floaty sheen/bits). These are not harmful, but makes the tincture less satisfying. A qualified physician will be able to give conclusive information on dosage for the specific ailment being treated for and which form of the herb is the best to use.

al-Harbi MM, Qureshi S, Raza M, et al. Gastric antiulcer and cytoprotective effect of Commiphora molmol in rats. J Ethnopharmacol 1997;55:141-50. View abstract. For a tincture, powdered myrrh can be added to a 50/50 solution of water mixed with gin, vodka, or brandy. There should be enough alcohol to cover the powdered herb. The word myrrh corresponds to a common Semitic root m-r-r meaning "bitter", as in Arabic مُرّ murr and Aramaic ܡܪܝܪܐ mureera. Its name entered the English language by way of the Hebrew Bible, in which it is called מור mor, and also later as a Semitic loanword. [7] It appears in numerous pre-Hellenic sources up to the translation of the Tanakh into the Septuagint, and later makes it way into the Greek myth about Myrrha; in the Ancient Greek language, the related word μῠ́ρον ( múron), likely derived from a Semitic source, became a general term for perfume. Myrrh has been used in a variety of infectious diseases, including leprosy and syphilis, and to treat cancers. Take your herb, chop it up finely and crush a little (either by pounding with the end of a rolling pin or in a pestle and mortar).

Some people should be especially cautious with myrrh oil and may need to avoid it entirely. Bear this in mind if any of the following conditions apply to you ( 45, 47): Myrrh has antimicrobial properties and is used internally to stimulate macrophage action in the bloodstream. Dosage and AdministrationMyrrh Tree (Commiphora myrrha) – Attribution: Wikipedia Therapeutic Uses, Claims and Benefits of Myrrh

Additionally, in one test-tube study, myrrh oil alone inhibited 43–61% of the growth of five fungi that cause skin conditions, including ringworm and athlete’s foot ( 17).In the bible, it was related that Christ was given myrrh at birth. Thus, it was rated higher costing much more than gold. The greatest of all medieval clinicians, al-Razi, a Muslim physician, used myrrh to treat diseases of the kidneys and bladder, and to dissipate swellings in the stomach.