Myrrh
Myrrh is a resin traditionally used for oral care—gums, mouth irritation, and throat comfort—most often as a diluted rinse or in topical preparations. It’s strong, astringent, and best used in small amounts. It’s not a daily internal tonic, and it deserves pregnancy caution.
Key Benefits
- Supports gum and mouth comfort (supportive)
- Traditional astringent for oral care rinses (supportive)
- May support throat comfort when used as a diluted gargle (supportive)
- Useful in topical preparations for minor skin irritation (supportive)
Common Issues It May Help With
- Gum irritation (supportive)
- Bad breath / oral hygiene support
- Mouth sores irritation (supportive)
- Throat irritation (supportive)
How To Use (Simple)
- Oral rinse: use diluted tincture/resin preparation according to product directions
- do not swallow large amounts. Topical: use properly diluted preparations. Often paired with saltwater or sage for mouth routines.
Taste / Notes
Bitter, resinous, strongly astringent.
Evidence Level
Traditional use for oral care is strong; modern evidence supports some antimicrobial/astringent actions in vitro, but real-world outcomes vary by product and use.
Cautions
Avoid during pregnancy/breastfeeding due to limited safety data and traditional cautions. Do not use high-dose internal use. Can irritate GI tract in sensitive individuals.
Interactions
May affect blood sugar—monitor if diabetic when using internally Use caution with anticoagulants if using internally in larger amounts If on multiple medications, keep internal use minimal and consult clinician for long-term use
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