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MYRRH
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
Most commonly used during
aromatherapy, it can also
posses many other benefits
for your health ... |
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MYRRH |
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Burning myrrh can
clean indoor air, as
well as your
respiratory tract! |
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Myrrh is an ancient
incense and has long
been used as a
deodorizer and
disinfectant. Today
it is found in
dental products
because it has the
ability to kill
microbes in the
mouth, while healing
damaged mouth
tissue. On the skin
it works the same
way.
Myrrh fights topical
infections and helps to heal
the skin. |
When the vapour is inhaled
it can cleanse the
respiratory tract of
infection, minimize mucus
secretions and speed tissue
healing. Myrrh is
recommended by natural
health practitioners for a
variety of conditions
including: toothache, dental
infections, bad breath,
wounds, abscesses, skin
ulcers, bronchitis and
sinusitis. Burning
myrrh can also clean indoor
air.
Myrrh can be
purchased as a
resin, resinous
powder or tincture.
It can be found in
dental powders.
Keep in mind that
myrrh does not
dissolve in water.
Oils (olive, almond,
etc.) can be used to
make a diluted
product. Myrrh is
usually used on the
skin, as a mouthwash
or as an
inhalation. It is
rarely otherwise for
internal consumption
due to its strength
and the risk of
inflaming the
digestive tract.
Myrrh is believed to
increase body
temperature and
should not be used
if you have a fever
or acute
inflammation. It
may be abortifacient
by inducing menstrual
bleeding. |
Myrrh -
QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Resin. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Tooth ache,
mouth
irritation,
skin
infections,
respiratory
infections,
aromatherapy.
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OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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Tincture by
drop, or
diluted, on
affected
area several
times a
day.
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Clove,
eucalyptus,
thyme,
oregano. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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Do not use
if you have
a fever or
acute
inflammation.
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Do not use
if you are
pregnant.
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Myrrh does
not mix with
water. |
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informational
purposes only.
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health care
practitioner before
taking natural
health care
products. Click here
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copyright National Nutrition
2001 - 2011. For educational
purposes only. Please note
that while National Nutrition
supports your right to use
natural health care products for
any therapeutic purpose that you
see fit, that the information on
this website should not be
considered as a claim or as a
substitute for medical advice. |
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