Commiphora myrrha
Most Recent Name: Commiphora myrrha
Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Plantae - Burseraceae
Plant Part Origin(s): Oleo-resin
Known use: The oleo-gum resin (oleo-resin) exudes from fissures or incisions in the bark and is collected as irregular masses in countries like Somalia, Ethiopia and parts of Kenya. Myrrh is used as an aromatic for perfumes, funerals, and insect repellent. It is also used as an antiseptic and anti-inflammatory for the topical treatment of mouth and throat infections, including gingivitis and other gum diseases, tonsillitis and mouth ulcers.
Source availability: Sample was purchased from Proline Botanicals, UK.
Taxonomy: Link
Wikipedia: Link
Regions: North Africa
Countries: Egypt Not reported
Places of collection: Near the Chiraton Hotel, Cairo Not reported Sandy hills on the Northern coastal strip of Egypt
GPS coordinates: Unavailable
Collection dates: Oct. 1, 2006
