Title: Myrrh
CAS Registry Number: 9000-45-7
Synonyms: Gum-resin myrrh
Literature References: From
Commiphora abyssinica (Berg) Eng. or from other species of
Commiphora, Burseraceae. Yields not less than 30% alcohol-soluble extract.
Habit. Nubia, Somaliland, Arabia.
Constit. 20-25% resin, 57-61% gum, 7-17% volatile oil and a bitter principle.
Therap-Cat: Carminative; astringent.