Description
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History
Myrrh has been highly valued since antiquity and was used extensively by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Historical records show it was prized both as a medicine and a fragrance, at times being worth more than its weight in gold.
It featured prominently in incense, holy oils, perfumes and skin preparations and appears in early medical texts, including the writings of Hippocrates and the Egyptian Ebers Papyrus.
General Information
• Botanical name: Commiphora molmol
• Common name: Myrrh
• Family: Burseraceae
• Habitat: North-East Africa and Arabia
• Parts used: Oleo-gum resin
• Tincture strength: 1:3
Use
Use as part of a traditional herbal or oral-care routine, following professional guidance
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