Components, therapeutic value and uses of myrrh

Components, therapeutic value and uses of myrrh

Occurrence, constituents and medicinal use of myrrh, obtained from the stem of different Commiphora species are reviewed. The constituents of the volatile oil, the resin and the gum are outlined in detail. Myrrh has considerable antimicrobial activity and is medicinally used in a variety of diseases...

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Veröffentlicht in:Pharmazie 2003-03, Vol.58 (3), p.163-168
Hauptverfasser: El Ashry, E. S. H., Rashed, N., Salama, O. M., Saleh, A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animals
Anti-Infective Agents - therapeutic use
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal - therapeutic use
Biological and medical sciences
Commiphora - chemistry
General pharmacology
Humans
Insecticides - toxicity
Medical sciences
Molluscacides - toxicity
Pharmacognosy. Homeopathy. Health food
Pharmacology. Drug treatments
Plant Oils - chemistry
Plant Oils - therapeutic use
Resins, Plant
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Zusammenfassung:Occurrence, constituents and medicinal use of myrrh, obtained from the stem of different Commiphora species are reviewed. The constituents of the volatile oil, the resin and the gum are outlined in detail. Myrrh has considerable antimicrobial activity and is medicinally used in a variety of diseases.
ISSN:0031-7144