Abstract
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.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
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Commiphora / chemistry*
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Humans
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Insecticides / toxicity
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Molluscacides / toxicity
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Plant Oils / chemistry*
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Plant Oils / therapeutic use*
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Resins, Plant
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Insecticides
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Molluscacides
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Plant Oils
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Resins, Plant