Components, therapeutic value and uses of myrrh.
Occurrence, constituents and medicinal use of myrrh, obtained from the stem of different Commiphora species are reviewed. The constituents of the volatile oil, the resin and the gum are outlined in detail. Myrrh has considerable antimicrobial activity and is medicinally used in a variety of diseases.
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Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt. eelashry60@hotmail.com
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D000818:Animals; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D029744:Commiphora / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D007306:Insecticides / Q000633:toxicity; D008975:Molluscacides / Q000633:toxicity; D010938:Plant Oils / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012116:Resins, Plant
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D007306:Insecticides; D008975:Molluscacides; D010938:Plant Oils; D012116:Resins, Plant