A sacred and medicinal powder

Used in pharmacopoeia since ancient times, powdered myrrh is still valued for its aromatic richness, cleansing properties, and energetic power. It can be applied as a poultice, massage, or incense.

Description

Fine to granular powder, reddish brown to ochre, intense balsamic odor, bitter and spicy taste.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Myrrh
• Latin name: Commiphora abyssinica
• Family: Burseraceae
• Part used: Resin
• Form: Powder
• Origin: East Africa (Ethiopia, Somalia)
• English name: Myrrh powder
• German name: Myrrh powder
• Name in Spanish: Mirror Powder
• Name in Italian: Polvere di mirra
• Name in Arabic: مسحوق المرّ

Main virtues

Sanitizing, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, healing, deodorizing.

Main constituents

Resins (myrrhin), essential oils (furano-eudesma-1,3-diene, curzerene), gums, tannins, aromatic acids.

Traditional use and dosage

• Plant-based toothpaste: 1 to 2 g mixed with white clay or calcium carbonate.
• Purifying balm: oily macerate or incorporation into a neutral fatty base.
• Powdered incense: burn alone or mixed with other resins (frankincense, benzoin, etc.).

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• For external use only without professional supervision.
• Not recommended for pregnant women.
• May irritate mucous membranes at high undiluted concentration.

History and use

Used in ancient pharmacopoeias in Africa, the Orient, and Europe, myrrh powder was present in ointments, embalming, and sacred medicinal rituals. Today, it remains a staple in traditional herbal medicine and natural purification practices.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: airtight opaque jar or lined kraft bag.
• Storage: dry, away from humidity and heat.
• Shelf life: 24 to 36 months.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Traditional Arabic and Ethiopian Pharmacopoeia
• Ancient texts of natural and spiritual medicine

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