Commiphora myrrha
About
Commiphora myrrha, called myrrh, Somali myrrh, herabol myrrh, common myrrh, is a tree in the family Burseraceae. It is one of the primary trees used in the production of myrrh, a resin made from dried tree sap. The Commiphora myrrha tree is indigenous to Somalia, in the Somali regions of Ethiopia and Kenya, Djibouti, Eritrea and parts of the Arabian Peninsula.
- Family
- Burseraceae
How to use it
Myrrh has been utilized for its medicinal properties, particularly in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic qualities. It is often used in the form of essential oil or resin for healing purposes. Additionally, myrrh is popular in aromatherapy and can be found in various incense products, adding a warm, earthy scent to spaces.
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In the kitchen
Myrrh is not typically eaten by humans. Instead, it is known for its aromatic resin, which has been used in incense and traditional medicine. If you're looking for something to spice up your dishes, you might want to explore other herbs and spices instead!
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Commiphora myrrha
- Slug
- commiphora-myrrha
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Burseraceae
- Genus
- Commiphora
- Species
- myrrha
- Wikidata QID
- Q164609
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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