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B. Oleo-gum-resins:
1. Myrrh (‫)اﻟﻤﺮ‬

Definition:

It is the oleo-gum-resin obtained from the trunk and branches of
Commiphora molmol Family: Burseraceae.

Constituents:

• 7-17 % volatile oil.
• 25- 40% resin (α, β, γ-commiphoric acid).
• 57- 61 % gum.

Uses:

• Oil of myrrh was used as one of several plant products in the process of
chemical treatment as an essential part of mummification process

• Topical treatment of mild inflammations of the oral and pharyngeal
mucosa.

• As a gargle or mouth rinse for the treatment of pharyngitis, tonsillitis,
common cold and gingivitis.

• Mirazid ® contain myrrh used to control shistosomiasis

2- Olibanum ( ‫ اﻟﻜﻨﺪر‬-‫)ذﻛﺮ اﻟﻠﺒﺎن‬

Definition:

It is the oleogumresin obtained from Bosiwella carterii family:
Burseraceae.

Uses:

1. Treatment of bronchial asthma.
2. Treatment of osteoarthritis.

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