Studies on humans are very few and limited, however.
More human research is needed to determine if myrrh has health benefits for humans.
Talk to your healthcare provider before using myrrh and about any symptoms you have.
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Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
Some animal studies suggest that myrrh may help reduceinflammation.
Studies have found myrrh demonstrates anti-inflammatory characteristics by suppressing pro-inflammatory signaling pathways and strengthening anti-inflammatory agents.
More in-depth analysis is needed to determine the anti-inflammatory potential of myrrh.
The MyrLiq tablets were given in either 200 milligrams (mg) or 400 mg strengths.
myrrhaextract in mice suggest benefits that might help in treating variouspain-related illnessescausing inflammation.
More research is needed in this area.
Topical use of myrrh could also decrease the inflammation of infected skin.
Some research suggests that myrrh could be helpful as an addition to treatinginflammatory bowel diseaseand diarrhea.
More research is needed, and myrrh should not be used as an alternative to prescription antibiotics.
A study on rats found that myrrh may be useful in the prevention and treatment of gastric ulceration.
What Is Myrrh Used For?
Risks and side effects of myrrh may include:
Oral use of myrrh is not safe during pregnancy.
It can stimulate the uterus and could cause miscarriage or preterm labor.
Myrrh also stimulates uterine bleeding.
Who Should Avoid Myrrh?
It has been used in traditional medicine since ancient times.
Little research exists on the health effects of myrrh in humans.
More research is needed to determine what, if any, health benefits myrrh has for humans.
Too much myrrh can cause serious heart rate changes.
Always talk to your healthcare provider before using myrrh.
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