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Commiphora myrrha, called myrrh, African myrrh, herabol myrrh, Somali myrrhor, common myrrh, [1] is a tree in the Burseraceae family. It is one of the primary trees used in the production of myrrh, a resin made from dried tree sap. The tree is native to the Arabian peninsula ( Oman, Yemen) and to Africa ( Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Northeast Kenya). [2] It is called 'mur' (المر) in Arabic, meaning bitter. It is the gum of the myrrh tree. Its oil is called oleoresin. It famously comes from Mecca, so it is called 'Mur Makki'.
It is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-pest and can be used for fumigation or oral use. It has been used as an astringent, antiseptic, anti-parasitic, anti-viral anti-tussive, emmenagogue, and anti-spasmodic agent. [3] Due to its medicinal properties, it is a potential preventative and therapeutic agent for several diseases, including COVID-19. [3] It was commonly included in mixtures used to treat worms, wounds, and sepsis.
Growth
Commiphora myrrha is very spiny and it grows to a height of about 4 m (13 ft). It grows at an altitude of between about 250 to 1,300 m (820 to 4,270 ft) with a yearly mean rainfall of about 23 to 30 cm (9.1 to 11.8 in). It does best in thin soil, primarily in areas with limestone. [4]
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Commiphora myrrha, called myrrh, African myrrh, herabol myrrh, Somali myrrhor, common myrrh, [1] is a tree in the Burseraceae family. It is one of the primary trees used in the production of myrrh, a resin made from dried tree sap. The tree is native to the Arabian peninsula ( Oman, Yemen) and to Africa ( Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Northeast Kenya). [2] It is called 'mur' (المر) in Arabic, meaning bitter. It is the gum of the myrrh tree. Its oil is called oleoresin. It famously comes from Mecca, so it is called 'Mur Makki'.
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Description
Commiphora myrrha is very spiny and it grows to a height of about 5 m (16 ft). [5] Its short, hairless, thick, and flaky trunk has two layers of bark. The upper layer is silvery, whitish, reddish, or bluish-grey and has a papery-texture. Underneath it, the bark is green and performs photosynthesis. Commiphora myrrha grows to a height of about 4 m (13 ft).
Due to this species' high variability, Commiphora myrrha can be difficult to distinguish from other species within the Commiphora genus. [6] The leaves of Commiphora myrrha are a greyish-green colour with a papery texture. [5] The plant's leaves may come in an oblong or oval shape and are between 6-44mm long, and 3-20mm wide. [5] [7] Each leaf alternates and consists of three leaflets in a pinnately compound arrangement. [5]
The plant's yellow-red flowers are dioecious and are arranged in a panicle inflorescence. [5] [7] The flowers of the common myrrh are very tiny and are oval shaped. The male flowers are only 3-4mm long and flower early. Its smooth, brown fruit is about the same size as the flowers, and is shaped like an egg.
Resin
From the stem of Commiphora myrrha, its oleoresin oozes from incisions in the bark and dries into small clumps of sap. [5] [8] The resin's fragrance and its medicinal properties come from the various classes of terpenoids it contains. [3] Additionally, the common myrrh tastes sour, bitter, and aromatic.
Distribution and Habitat
Native to eastern and northeastern Africa and the Arabian peninsula, this plant grows on slopes and valleys in desert regions with open Acacia. [5] [6] [7] It grows at an altitude of between about 250 to 1,300 m (820 to 4,270 ft) with a yearly mean rainfall of about 23 to 30 cm (9.1 to 11.8 in). It does best in thin soil, primarily in areas with limestone. [4]
History
Myrrh extracted from Commiphora myrrha was a precious commodity in the ancient world, as it was used to create perfumes and incense. [5] Myrrh was traditionally used in the ancient world as an insect repellant, incense for religious rituals and in embalming the dead. [5] [7] Physicians also took advantage of its medicinal properties, treating it for several ailments, including wounds, diseases such as leprosy and syphilis, and to help with digestion and menstruation.
Medicinal Properties
It is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-pest and can be used for fumigation or oral use. [3] It has been used as an astringent, antiseptic, anti-parasitic, anti-viral anti-tussive, emmenagogue, and anti-spasmodic agent. It was commonly included in mixtures used to treat worms, wounds, and sepsis. Additionally, it is a potent treatment for gingivitis, canker sore, sore throat, boils, arthritis, and acne. [9] Due to its medicinal properties, it is a potential preventative and therapeutic agent for several diseases, including COVID-19. [3]
Modern Uses
Resin from Commiphora myrrha continues to be an important source of myrrh, which is a key ingredient adding flavour to meat products, desserts, soft drinks, gum, and sweets. [6] Moreover, its use as a fragrance in incense has extended to other cosmetic products, such as mouthwash, [7] soaps and perfumes.
References
- ^ a b Kynes S (8 November 2013). Mixing Essential Oils for Magic: Aromatic Alchemy for Personal Blends. Llewellyn Worldwide. pp. 191–. ISBN 978-0-7387-3715-7.
- ^ a b "Commiphora myrrha". Cactus art: The world of cacti & succulents. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
- ^ a b c d e Batiha GE, Wasef L, Teibo JO, Shaheen HM, Zakariya AM, Akinfe OA, et al. (November 2022). "Commiphora myrrh: a phytochemical and pharmacological update". Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology: 1–16. doi: 10.1007/s00210-022-02325-0. PMC 9672555. PMID 36399185.
- ^ a b "Commiphora myrrha Species Information". World of Forestry Centre. Archived from the original on 2011-09-30. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Commiphora myrrha". www.cactus-art.biz. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ a b c "Myrrh - American Botanical Council". www.herbalgram.org. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ a b c d e "Commiphora myrrha Myrrh, Myrrh Gum PFAF Plant Database". pfaf.org. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ "Myrrh - American Botanical Council". www.herbalgram.org. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ El Ashry, E. S. H.; Rashed, N.; Salama, O. M.; Saleh, A. (2003-03-01). "Components, therapeutic value and uses of myrrh". Die Pharmazie - An International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 58 (3): 163–168.
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Commiphora myrrha, called myrrh, African myrrh, herabol myrrh, Somali myrrhor, common myrrh, [1] is a tree in the Burseraceae family. It is one of the primary trees used in the production of myrrh, a resin made from dried tree sap. The tree is native to the Arabian peninsula ( Oman, Yemen) and to Africa ( Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Northeast Kenya). [2] It is called 'mur' (المر) in Arabic, meaning bitter. It is the gum of the myrrh tree. Its oil is called oleoresin. It famously comes from Mecca, so it is called 'Mur Makki'.
It is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-pest and can be used for fumigation or oral use. It has been used as an astringent, antiseptic, anti-parasitic, anti-viral anti-tussive, emmenagogue, and anti-spasmodic agent. [3] Due to its medicinal properties, it is a potential preventative and therapeutic agent for several diseases, including COVID-19. [3] It was commonly included in mixtures used to treat worms, wounds, and sepsis.
Growth
Commiphora myrrha is very spiny and it grows to a height of about 4 m (13 ft). It grows at an altitude of between about 250 to 1,300 m (820 to 4,270 ft) with a yearly mean rainfall of about 23 to 30 cm (9.1 to 11.8 in). It does best in thin soil, primarily in areas with limestone. [4]
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Commiphora myrrha, called myrrh, African myrrh, herabol myrrh, Somali myrrhor, common myrrh, [1] is a tree in the Burseraceae family. It is one of the primary trees used in the production of myrrh, a resin made from dried tree sap. The tree is native to the Arabian peninsula ( Oman, Yemen) and to Africa ( Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Northeast Kenya). [2] It is called 'mur' (المر) in Arabic, meaning bitter. It is the gum of the myrrh tree. Its oil is called oleoresin. It famously comes from Mecca, so it is called 'Mur Makki'.
Article body
Description
Commiphora myrrha is very spiny and it grows to a height of about 5 m (16 ft). [5] Its short, hairless, thick, and flaky trunk has two layers of bark. The upper layer is silvery, whitish, reddish, or bluish-grey and has a papery-texture. Underneath it, the bark is green and performs photosynthesis. Commiphora myrrha grows to a height of about 4 m (13 ft).
Due to this species' high variability, Commiphora myrrha can be difficult to distinguish from other species within the Commiphora genus. [6] The leaves of Commiphora myrrha are a greyish-green colour with a papery texture. [5] The plant's leaves may come in an oblong or oval shape and are between 6-44mm long, and 3-20mm wide. [5] [7] Each leaf alternates and consists of three leaflets in a pinnately compound arrangement. [5]
The plant's yellow-red flowers are dioecious and are arranged in a panicle inflorescence. [5] [7] The flowers of the common myrrh are very tiny and are oval shaped. The male flowers are only 3-4mm long and flower early. Its smooth, brown fruit is about the same size as the flowers, and is shaped like an egg.
Resin
From the stem of Commiphora myrrha, its oleoresin oozes from incisions in the bark and dries into small clumps of sap. [5] [8] The resin's fragrance and its medicinal properties come from the various classes of terpenoids it contains. [3] Additionally, the common myrrh tastes sour, bitter, and aromatic.
Distribution and Habitat
Native to eastern and northeastern Africa and the Arabian peninsula, this plant grows on slopes and valleys in desert regions with open Acacia. [5] [6] [7] It grows at an altitude of between about 250 to 1,300 m (820 to 4,270 ft) with a yearly mean rainfall of about 23 to 30 cm (9.1 to 11.8 in). It does best in thin soil, primarily in areas with limestone. [4]
History
Myrrh extracted from Commiphora myrrha was a precious commodity in the ancient world, as it was used to create perfumes and incense. [5] Myrrh was traditionally used in the ancient world as an insect repellant, incense for religious rituals and in embalming the dead. [5] [7] Physicians also took advantage of its medicinal properties, treating it for several ailments, including wounds, diseases such as leprosy and syphilis, and to help with digestion and menstruation.
Medicinal Properties
It is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-pest and can be used for fumigation or oral use. [3] It has been used as an astringent, antiseptic, anti-parasitic, anti-viral anti-tussive, emmenagogue, and anti-spasmodic agent. It was commonly included in mixtures used to treat worms, wounds, and sepsis. Additionally, it is a potent treatment for gingivitis, canker sore, sore throat, boils, arthritis, and acne. [9] Due to its medicinal properties, it is a potential preventative and therapeutic agent for several diseases, including COVID-19. [3]
Modern Uses
Resin from Commiphora myrrha continues to be an important source of myrrh, which is a key ingredient adding flavour to meat products, desserts, soft drinks, gum, and sweets. [6] Moreover, its use as a fragrance in incense has extended to other cosmetic products, such as mouthwash, [7] soaps and perfumes.
References
- ^ a b Kynes S (8 November 2013). Mixing Essential Oils for Magic: Aromatic Alchemy for Personal Blends. Llewellyn Worldwide. pp. 191–. ISBN 978-0-7387-3715-7.
- ^ a b "Commiphora myrrha". Cactus art: The world of cacti & succulents. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
- ^ a b c d e Batiha GE, Wasef L, Teibo JO, Shaheen HM, Zakariya AM, Akinfe OA, et al. (November 2022). "Commiphora myrrh: a phytochemical and pharmacological update". Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology: 1–16. doi: 10.1007/s00210-022-02325-0. PMC 9672555. PMID 36399185.
- ^ a b "Commiphora myrrha Species Information". World of Forestry Centre. Archived from the original on 2011-09-30. Retrieved 2009-01-15.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Commiphora myrrha". www.cactus-art.biz. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ a b c "Myrrh - American Botanical Council". www.herbalgram.org. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ a b c d e "Commiphora myrrha Myrrh, Myrrh Gum PFAF Plant Database". pfaf.org. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ "Myrrh - American Botanical Council". www.herbalgram.org. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ El Ashry, E. S. H.; Rashed, N.; Salama, O. M.; Saleh, A. (2003-03-01). "Components, therapeutic value and uses of myrrh". Die Pharmazie - An International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 58 (3): 163–168.