In Ancient Egypt, myrrh was used to treat hay fever and herpes. The ancient Greeks used it as an antiseptic for soldiers to clean up battle wounds, and myrrh was commonly carried into the battlefield.

Today, it’s still used to prevent and treat gum disease, and it sometimes shows up in toothpastes and mouthwashes. Myrrh can also be added to alcoholic drinks and wine. It flavors some brands of ...

CHICOPEE, Mass. (Mass Appeal) During December, we hear about the big three gifts – gold, myrrh and frankincense, but what are they? Jonathan Evans, a herbal information specialist at the ...

Jesus himself received an impressive basket of gifts on his birthday: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. We still exchange gifts made of gold. Whatever happened to frankincense and myrrh? They lost ...

Myrrh gum resin is made up both inorganic and organic chemicals. The inorganic elements in substantial amounts are calcium, magnesium, aluminium, phosphorus, chlorine, chromium, bromine and scandium.