The team of researchers looked for a remedy in Myrrh, whose antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, sugar-reducing and liver-protective properties have been used traditionally for the treatment of several diseases. They found that Myrrh induced the production of several antioxidant and detoxifying proteins in the liver, kidneys and cerebrum.

According to the hadith of Muhammad, narrated by Abu Nuaim on the authority of Abban bin Saleh bin Anas, Muhammad said, "Fumigate your houses with mugwort, myrrh and thyme." ( Kanz-ul-Ummal). [14] The Encyclopedia of Islamic Herbal Medicine mentions the same hadith: "The Messenger of Allah stated, 'Fumigate your houses with al-shih, murr, and sa'tar.'" The author states that this use of the word "murr" refers specifically to Commiphora myrrha. [15] The other two are Al-Shih (possibly mugwort) and Sa'tar (or Za'atar - thyme). studies suggest that myrrh oil may help kill or slow the growth of cancer cells from the liver, prostate, This is because different compounds found in plants are extracted by using differing ratiosof water toalcohol. Further research is needed to confirm these benefits. The supplement tested isn’t available in the US, and ingesting myrrh oil is not recommended. Germano A, Occhipinti A, Barbero F, Maffei ME. A pilot study on bioactive constituents and analgesic effects of MyrLiq, a Commiphora myrrha extract with a high furanodiene content. Biomed Res Int 2017;2017:3804356. View abstract.Massoud AM, Hafez AO, Abdel-Gawad AG, El-shasly AM, Morsy TA. Mirazid alone or combined with paramomycin in treating cryptosporidiosis parvum in immunocompetent hospitalized patients. J Egypt Soc Parasitol 2008 Aug; 38(2):399-418. View abstract. Keep in mind that you should never swallow myrrh oral-care products, as high doses of myrrh can be toxic ( 15). However, multiple oils were used simultaneously in these studies, so the individual effects of myrrh for wound healing are unclear. However, in this study, the prolonged use of myrrh induced severe combined acute and chronic inflammation and necrosis. This is most likely the result of an overdose and toxicity or the initiation of an overwhelming body response to the myrrh. It could thus be assumed that the healing and repair of damaged tissue through the use of myrrh is limited to its use over a short period of time and in low concentration. Pregnancy: Myrrh is likely unsafe when taken by mouth during pregnancy. Myrrh can stimulate the uterus and might cause a miscarriage. There isn't enough reliable information to know if myrrh is safe to use on the skin when pregnant. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

The Plant List. 2013. Version 1.1. Published on the Internet: http://www.theplantlist.org/. Accessed on February 24, 2014. Several researchers have discussed the use of myrrh in the treatment of ulcers, schistosoma, fasciolopsis, respiratory catarrh, furunculosis, diabetes, and topically for wounds and abrasions. 8– 13 C. molmol executes its antimicrobial action by stimulating the production of white blood cells and by its direct antimicrobial properties. 3– 5, 11, 12, 14 Myrrh acts as an antimicrobial and antifungal healing tonic and stimulant; it also has carminative, anticatarrhal, expectorant, diaphoretic, vulnerary, local antiseptic, immune stimulant, circulatory stimulant, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, deodorizing, and astringent properties, and is has even been known to exhibit anti-tumor properties. 3– 5, 11, 12, 14, 16 In animals, myrrh exhibits antipyretic and hypoglycemic effects as well as protection against the development of gastric ulcers. 5, 10, 15 It is known to stimulate uterine tone and promote uterine blood flow. 5 Myrrh also exerted barrier-stabilizing and tumor necrosis factor alpha–antagonizing effects in human intestinal epithelial cell models via inhibition of PI3K and STAT6 signaling. This suggests therapeutic application of myrrh in intestinal diseases associated with barrier defects and inflammation. Rosenthal 2017 Warfarin: Myrrh may diminish the therapeutic effect of warfarin. No action needed.( Al Faraj 2005) Adverse Reactions If a mouth ulcer is causing you pain or discomfort, speak to your pharmacist. They may be able to recommend a protective paste or a painkilling gel to ease your discomfort. These commonly create a barrier over the ulcer to allow it to heal and aim to reduce pain and inflammation while preventing infection.Langhorst J, Varnhagen I, Schneider SB, et al. Randomised clinical trial: a herbal preparation of myrrh, chamomile and coffee charcoal compared with mesalazine in maintaining remission in ulcerative colitis-a double-blind, double-dummy study. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2013;38(5):490-500. View abstract.