Tincture of Myrrh

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Myrrh powder	Commiphora molmol	2 oz.
Brandy	Spiritum Vitae	sufficient

Preparation:

Put the Myrrh into a suitable vessel, and pour on S.V., enough to cover the Myrrh by about 4 inches (10cm). Seal, and digest for 3 or 4 days, then decant the clear Tincture and keep for use.

Function:

Moves the Blood, Resolves Stasis, Eases Pain, Resists Poison

Use:

1. Amenorrhea
2. Dysmenorrhea
3. Uterine pain or spasm
4. Promotes Labor
5. Expels Afterbirth
6. Headache, Migraine
7. Apoplexy
8. Epidemic diseases (to prevent infection and treat)
9. Wounds, Bruises, Strains, Sprains (topically)
10. Inflammation of the Mouth or Throat (diluted as a mouthwash or gargle)
11. Sore Throat, Tonsillitis (diluted as a gargle)
12. Ulcers, Gangrene (topically)

Dose:

10–20 drops, up to 30 drops, usually in Wine; from 1–2 drams was taken in the treatment of Plague and other Epidemic diseases.

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

“It is of great use to hastens Women’s labor, to bring away both birth and after-birth”. (Salmon)

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