Myrrh

Bal; Bdellium; Bol; Commiphora molmol; Commiphora myrrha; Guggal Resin; Gum Myrrh; Heerabol; Mo Yao; Opopanax

... Although it has had a number of medicinal uses throughout recorded history, myrrh is now found most often in mouthwashes to soothe mouth and throat irritations. It may have slightly antibacterial effects, which could help to prevent infections in irritated mouth tissue, as well. As a mouth rinse, myrrh is approved for treating mouth inflammation by the German Commission E, the German governmental agency that evaluates the safety and effectiveness of herbal products used in Europe. Undiluted myrrh tincture can also be applied directly to sores inside the mouth. A tincture is a mild liquid preparation usually made by soaking chopped or mashed plant parts in a liquid such as alcohol, and then straining out the solid parts. In addition to relieving inflammation, using myrrh as a mouthwash also is thought to improve bad breath. Occasionally, diluted myrrh tincture is used as a wash to treat hemorrhoids or as a douche to relieve vaginal irritation. ...

Bdellium (Hebrew bedolach) was probably an aromatic gum like balsam that was ...