Myrrh - Commiphora myrrha

Myrrh Main Therapeutic Properties The Circulatory system: Supportive to the immune system The Digestive system: Thrush, useful in combating microbes in the digestive tract The Muscular system: Warming quality could be useful in reducing muscular aches and pains, inflammations. The Nervous system: Calms nervous tension The Respiratory system: Can have a drying effect on excess mucus, aids elimination as well. Bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, coughs, gum infections, mouth ulcers, sore throat, laryngitis. The Skin: Athletes foot, chapped and cracked skin, wound healing (use with lavender), antiseptic, oily skin, soothes inflammations, acne complexions, broken capillaries, ageing skin, ringworm. The Urinary system: Antiseptic, urinary tract infections. Psychology of: Calming, centering, relaxing and warming. The above information is from The Institute of Aromatherapy - Aromatology Theory Course, Materia Medica