Myrrh 4:1

History:

Myrrh is an aromatic, gummy substance (oleo-gum resin), exuded and harvested from certain small trees and shrubs that are generally deciduous and spiny with a spread of sixteen feet and producing yellow and red flowers. Botanically, there is still uncertainty about the origin and identity of the various species (which include Commiphora molmol - Somalian, Commiphora myrrha - Common myrrh, Commiphora schimperi - Arabian, Commiphora gileadensis - Mecca myrrh, Commiphora habessinica - Abyssinian/Yemeni myrrh, Commiphora makul - Mukul or Guggul from India, but they are all thought to be native to the desert scrublands of eastern Africa, northern Somalia, Yemen, Arabia and India.The thorny trees thrive in well-drained soil in full sun in warm climates, and the pungent oleo-gum resin that is collected from cut branches is dried to a solid, and has been regarded as one of the great treasures of the East for thousands of years for use in herbal preparations, perfumes, incense, fumigation and religious rituals. Myrrh Gum was an important ingredient in the Egyptian embalming process of 2000 B.C., and ancient Egyptian women burned Myrrh pellets to rid their homes of fleas. The composition varies slightly from one species to another, but it has been a standard antiseptic in the Middle East since Biblical times for wounds and bronchial and digestive health. The gum's name is derived from the Arabic, mur, meaning "bitter," and Myrrh was especially associated with women's health and as a ritual oil in purification rites. Moses used Myrrh Gum in Jewish sacred ceremonies, and it was one of the Three Gifts bestowed on the infant Jesus by the Magi ("they presented unto Him gifts: gold and frankincense and myrrh"). Myrrh was also said to have been used to embalm Christ after the Crucifixion. The renowned Greek physician, Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.), praised Myrrh as a balm for sores; the Romans used it for eyes and mouth; and the Hebrews preferred its soothing qualities. Farther eastward, the Tang Dynasty of China (c. A.D. 600) utilized Myrrh primarily for septic wounds, and it has a long history in Indian Ayurvedic medicine as an herbal "rejuvenator." Over the millennia, Myrrh has been considered one of the best botanicals for bronchial and lung health; and in folk tradition, Myrrh has been used for healthy bodily joint health and in muscle plasters. Herbalists and modern researchers consider it a fine botanical support for a healthy immune system and cell health. Some of the constituents in Myrrh include volatile oils (limonene, eugenol, pinene, terpenes, sesquiterpenes, esters, cinnamaldehyde, cuminaldehyde, cumic alcohol, heerabolene, dipentene, m-cresol and cadinene), resins (myrrhin, alpha-, beta- and gamma-compiphoric acids, commiphorinic acid, alpha- and beta-heerabomyrrhols, heeraboresene, commiferin, campesterol, beta-sitosterol, alpha-amyrone and 3-epi-alpha-amyrin), gums (arabinose, galactose, xylose, and 4-o-methylglucuronic acid, ash, salts and sulphates.

Recommended Dosage:
Take one (1) capsule, two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Since Myrrh Herbal Supplement is a uterine stimulant, pregnant women should avoid it, and people who suffer from kidney disease should not take it without first consulting a physician. Myrrh should not be used for an extended period of time, and it should not be taken in large doses (many times the recommended amounts). High doses may affect heart rate. Topical preparations have been known to cause contact dermatitis. Interaction with antidiabetic therapy is possible, because of its hypoglycemic properties.

Capsule Information:
Our Myrrh 4:1 supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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