Stem plant
Engler, Burseraceae, myrrh tree.
Medicinal drug
Myrrha – Myrrh: Myrrh consists of the air-dried gum resin that can be obtained from the trunk and branches of Engler and/or other -species by cutting or is produced by spontaneous oozing (PhEur).
Preparations
Myrrhae tinctura – tincture of myrrh PhEur.
Ingredients
Myrrh is a gum resin, as it contains gum components as well as resin components:
- Essential oil
- Resin content: terpenoids: di- and triterpenic acids.
- Gum content
Effects
- Astringent: astringent and tanning.
- Disinfecting
- Deodorizing: drives away bad rumors
- Analgesic
Fields of application
Inflammation of the mouth and throat.
Dosage
Dab on the undiluted tincture 2-3 times daily or add 5-10 drops to a glass of water for rinsing and gargling
