Myrrh: A Very Healthy Wise Gift to Everyone

Myrrh is the gum from a shrub native to northeastern Africa and southwestern Asia. The tree exudes from natural cracks or man-made increases in the bark. It leaves the tree as a pale yellow liquid, which yellowish-red or reddish-brown substance which is collected for use. This resin or gum has been used for thousands of years for its healing properties. In the Bible, myrrh is one of the gifts the wise men brought to the Christ child.
Properties:

• Myrrh is an alterative. It is a pain reliever, emmenagogic, rejuvenative, astringent, expectorant, antispasmodic, and antiseptic. Its tonic effects benefit all tissues of the body.

Myrrh is a treatment for:

• Amenorrhea (absence of menstruation)
• Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation)
• Menopause
• Coughs, asthma, bronchitis
• Arthritis and rheumatism
• Traumatic injuries
• Ulcerated surfaces
• Anemia
• Excessive weight
• Halitosis
• Gum disease

One of the most beneficial unknown actions of Myrrh is that it can quadruple white blood cell count for those going through cancer treatment such as chemotherapy. The beauty of the herb is that it does not interfere with cancer treatment. If the white blood cell count is low, Myrrh should be used immediately.

Myrrh is availble in its raw form, capsules, oil and herbal extracts.