Summary: Commiphora myrrha (Myrrh) is a plant in the Burseraceae family. Verdica documents 19 traditional uses, 74 phytochemical compounds, and 18 herb-drug interactions for this species.
Myrrh, Commiphora myrrha, is a deciduous spiny tree that grows up to 5 m high and 1.5 m wide. The leaves are oblong to oval and have 3 leaflets per leaf. Each leaflet is about 1 cm long. The four-petal flowers are yellow-red and narrowly oval. It is drought and frost-tolerant. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. It is otherwise known as Dheddin. The bark yields a fragrant resin used as flavouring fir sweets, baked goods, beverages, chewing gum, and desserts. It is also used in perfumery and as incense. The resin promotes healing and relieves spasms, inflammation and digestive discomfort. If taken internally, it treats dyspepsia, infections of the ear, tonsillitis, fever, etc. The resin yields essential oil which is used for treating skin and mouth problems. The plant is used externally for wounds, boils, and mouth ulcers, and added to oral preparations.
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Watering | Low — drought tolerant |
| Soil | Well-drained |
| Hardiness Zone | USDA 10-12 |
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