Myrrh

Origin: it is an oleo-gum-resin obtained from the stems of Commiphora molmol

                             F: Burseraceae

Active constituents:

1.   Volatile oil (sesquiterpenes, cuminaldehyde and eugenol).

2.   Gum (contains galactose, arabinose and oxidase enzyme).

3.   Resin (contain alfa, beta and gama- commiphoric acid).

Uses:

1.   Stomachic due to

its bitter taste.

2.   In mouth washes and gargles due to its antiseptic and astringent properties.

3.   Carminative and expectorant.

4.   In treatment bilharziasis.

5.   In perfumes.

6.   Local uterine stimulant .

Test for identity:

1.   Triturate a little of the crushed myrrh with water, a yellowish-brown emulsion is obtained.

2.   Triturate about 0.5g powdered myrrh with 1g sand and extract with 10ml ether, filter and divided the filtrate into 2 pars:

3.   Evaporate in a porcelain dish and add few drops of nitric acid, purplish violet colour is produced.

4.   Evaporate in a porcelain dish and expose the residue to bromine vapors, violet colour is produced.

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