Vafaei H, Ajdari S, Hessami K, et al. Efficacy and safety of myrrh in patients with incomplete abortion: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2020 May 12;20(1):145. View abstract.

Boffa L, Binello A, Boscaro V, et al. Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl. extracts: evaluation of antioxidant and antiproliferative activity and their ability to reduce microbial growth on fresh-cut salad. Int J Food Sci Technol. 2016; 51:625–632. [ Google Scholar] Chen Y, Zhou C, Ge Z, et al. Composition and potential anticancer activities of essential oils obtained from myrrh and frankincense. Oncol Lett. 2013; 6:1140–1146. [ PMC free article] [ PubMed] [ Google Scholar] You can add 3–4 drops of myrrh oil to a diffuser to distribute the oil as a fine mist into the surrounding air. In folk medicine, myrrh has been used internally for colds, coughs, indigestion, asthma, arthritis pain, leprosy, cancer, syphilis, chlorosis, diphtheria, dysmenorrhea, tuberculosis, and to increase milk flow. In one test-tube study, myrrh oil at a low dilution of 0.1% killed all dormant Lyme disease bacteria, which can persist in some people after antibiotic treatment and continue to cause illness ( 11).Furano-sesquiterpene compounds were shown to elicit some pharmacological activities resulting from the wide range of bioactive compounds present in them (Fraternale et al. 2011). The derivatives of furano-sesquiterpenes and itself, a soft coral isolate, were reportedly tested on leukemia, prostate, lung, breast, and cervix cancer cell lines which resulted in some of the compounds possessing promising activity on two of the cancer lines tested, leukemia and prostate cancer (Rajaram et al. 2013). Additionally, a different furano-sesquiterpene reportedly obtained from soft coral was tested for its anticancer activity. Researchers have demonstrated the inhibition of many cancer cell line proliferation in humans, decreased programmed cell death, and cell cycle arrest induction in human leukemia cells (THP-1) (Arepalli et al. 2009). Danso-Appiah A, Olliaro PL, Donegan S, Sinclair D, Utzinger J. Drugs for treating Schistosoma mansoni infection. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2013 Feb 28; (2). View abstract. A study published in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology found that myrrh (Commiphora molmol) emulsion was able to protect against lead (PbAc)-induced hepatotoxicity. Tiny and inconspicuous, borne in more or less clustered panicles. All Commiphora species are dioecious Traditional uses of myrrh include treating skin wounds and infections. Today, scientists are testing these applications ( 17).

Morrow, Joh A. "Encyclopedia of Islamic Herbal Medicine". Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland, 2011, p. 145. Gingivitis: Take Catechu, Wild Geranium and Myrrh. Powder them. Add a little clove Use it as a tooth powder.Research has shown it exerts various biological activities such as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-microbial, neuroprotective, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, analgesic, anti-parasitic, and recently against respiratory infection like COVID-19.

Bruneton J (1995) Pharmacognosy, phytochemistry and medicinal plants, English Translation by Hatton, C. K., Lavoisier Publishing, Paris, p 265 If you make tinctures professionally, they can become quite complicated if you want to be able to measure the amount of herb in the alcohol. There is a further mathematical ‘How to’ in the next section for those that really want to know. Avoid applying the oil to sensitive areas, including your eyes and inner ears. Wash your hands with soapy water after handling essential oils to avoid accidental exposure to delicate areas. Inhaling In test-tube studies, combined myrrh and frankincense oils improved their effectiveness against infectious bacteria and other microbes. About 11% of this improvement was due to synergistic interactions of the oils ( 46). Dalby, Andrew (2000). Dangerous Tastes: the story of spices. London: British Museum Press. ISBN 978-0-7141-2720-0. (US ISBN 0-520-22789-1), pp.107–122.

The earthy aroma of myrrh oil blends well with spicy, citrus, and floral essential oils, such as frankincense, lemon, and lavender, respectively. Further research is needed to confirm these benefits. The supplement tested isn’t available in the US, and ingesting myrrh oil is not recommended. Extract of Myrrh consists of good amount of bioactive phytochemical furanodienes which actually has the strength to ease headache. Research conducted in both male and female participants reported that Myrrh help to reduce the pain score of the subjects with a headache. Research also described that a minimum dose of Myrrh is quite effective to manage headache. 2. Relieve pain

Dolara P, Corte B, Ghelardini C, et al. Local anesthetic, antibacterial and antifungal properties of sesquiterpenes from myrrh. Planta Med 2000;66(4):356-8. View abstract. Studies have shown over 300 molecules from the genus Commiphora. Information on isolated compounds are as provided in Hanuš et al. ( 2005). This review is important as it presents findings of over a decade including phytochemical regularities of this genus. A broad summary of metabolite structures and resources under structural types and classification was provided by the Supplementary Data. On the aspect of phytochemicals from this genus, emphasis should be made on: (i) Terpenoids particularly those of the sesquiterpenoids and triterpenoids as they are the predominant bioactive constitutes of the genus. (ii) With regard to phytochemicals, more emphasis had been laid on C. myrrha, C. kua, C. mukul, and C. confuse C. molmol species. Commiphora species resins were administered based on recommendations of the traditional medicine systems of China, India, Egypt, etc. Hence, these genus resins are the most investigated product with a potential of discovering bioactive compounds. It is thought to be a good herb to reduce cholesterol levels, though clinical studies are thus far inconclusive. Eid RAA. Efficacy of Commiphora myrrh mouthwash on early wound healing after tooth extraction: A randomized controlled trial. Saudi Dent J 2021;33(1):44-54. View abstract. Myrrh belongs to Burseraceae family, being a fragranced oleo gum resin produced as a transude from Commiphora myrrha stem bark. Reports have shown that it is an effective anti-parasitic and microbicidal agent with marked activities on glandular fever, gingivitis, mouth ulcers, sinusitis, brucellosis (Abdel-Hay et al. 2002). Furthermore, myrrh volatile oil and its crude extracts have shown various pharmacological activities including microbicidal, anti-inflammatory, cytotoxic, sedative actions (Massoud et al. 2004c).

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Still, more studies are needed to determine whether myrrh oil can treat persistent Lyme infections.