Myrrh (Moyao)
Commiphora myrrha Engl. (Fam. Burseraceae)
Pharmaceutical Name: Myrrha; Resina
myrrhae
Botanical Name: Commiphora
myrrha Engl. (Fam.
Burseraceae)
Common Name: Myrrh.
Source of Earliest Record: Kaibao Bencao.
Part Used & Method for Pharmaceutical Preparations:
gum
resin from the stem
This
herb consists of the gum resin obtained from the woody stem of Commiphora
myrrha Engl. It is produced mainly in Africa.
Properties & Taste: Bitter and
neutral.
Meridians: Heart, liver and spleen.
Functions: 1. To invigorate blood and
stop pain; 2. To reduce swelling and promote healing
Indications & Combinations:
1. For
dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, stomach and abdominal pain, and traumatic pain, it is
used with Gummi Olibanum (Ru Xiang). In treating arthralgia, Gummi Olibanum (Ru
Xiang) is used rather than Myrrha (Mo Yao). In treating pain due to Qi and
Blood Stasis, the two herbs are used in combination to produce better effects.
2.
The indications and combinations of Myrrh (Moyao) are the same as those for
Frankincense (Ruxiang).
Dosage: 3-10 g, decocted in water for
an oral dose. Appropriate amount for external use.
Cautions & Contraindications: Contraindicated
during pregnancy in cases of excessive uterine bleeding.
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