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Myrrh

Generic Name
Myrrh
Brand Names
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Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
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CAS Number
9000-45-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
JC71GJ1F3L
Background

Extractives and their physically modified derivatives such as tinctures, concretes, absolutes, essential oils, oleoresins, terpenes, terpene-free fractions, distillates, residues, obtained from Commiphora abyssinica, Burseraceae.

Indication

FDA approved only for use in food. Historically used for indigestion, ulcers, colds, cough, asthma, bronchial congestion, arthritic pain, cancer, leprosy, and syphilis. It is also used orally as a stimulant, antispasmodic, and to increase menstrual flow. Topically, myrrh is used for mild inflammation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa, aphthous ulcers, gingivitis, chapped lips, hemorrhoids, bedsores, wounds, abrasions, furunculosis, bad breath, and loose teeth. In foods and beverages, myrrh is used as a flavoring component. In manufacturing, myrrh is used as a fragrance and fixative in cosmetics. It is also used in embalming and as incense.

Associated Conditions
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Associated Therapies
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Herbal extracts in orofacial pain: a systematic review and direct and indirect meta-analysis

7709 studies identified, 62 included after deduplication and assessment. Most studies were blinded with sample sizes ranging from 15 to 270 patients. 70 different plants from 44 families were identified. Risk of bias assessment showed 27 studies with concerns, 22 with low risk, and 13 with high risk. 62 papers identified 17 orofacial pain conditions categorized into six groups. Meta-analyses found herbal extracts more effective in reducing periodontal, oral surgery, oral neuropathic, endodontic, oral mucosal, and TMD pain compared to standard therapies.
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