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myrrh (mur) the oleo-gum-resin obtained from species of Commiphora; applied topically in mild inflammations of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa.
myrrh (murˑ), n Latin name: Commiphora molmol; parts used: gum, oil, resin; uses: antipyretic, anticancer, upper respiratory conditions, gum disease, mouth and leg ulcers, inflamed stomach, wounds, hemorrhoids; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, children, fever, tachycardia, uterine bleeding, antidiabetic medications. Also called African myrrh, Arabian myrrh, bal, bol, bola, gum myrrh, heerabol, Somali myrrh, or Yemen myrrh. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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