[Herbalist] Myrhh

[Katherine Blackthorne]

Tom's of Maine makes an all-natural toothpaste containing myrhh


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>From: Sue Rogers <wjwakefield at juno.com>
>Reply-To: herbalist at ansteorra.org
>To: herbalist at ansteorra.org
>Subject: Re: [Herbalist] Myrhh
>Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2001 22:21:02 -0500
>
>Myrrh has long been considered to be effective in treating and preventing
>infections in the mouth.  It is also supposed to freshen the breath.  One
>of the reasons it was valued in antiquity was for use in embalming, since
>it prevents or inhibits decay.  I use ground myrrh in the tooth powder I
>make for brushing my teeth, to help prevent gum disease.
>
>Since myrrh is relatively insoluble in water, I would recommend making a
>tincture and using it as a mouthwash.
>
>I am not sure how the capsules would work - not sure how myrrh reacts to
>digestive enzymes and acids, and not sure if it is effective
>systemically.  I always thought it woulkd be more effective topically.
>
>Suzanna, herbalist, Barony of the Steppes, Kingdom of Ansteorra (Dallas,
>TX)
>
>On Mon, 23 Jul 2001 21:44:39 -0500 "sunshinegirl"
><sunshinegirl at steward-net.com> writes:
> >On one of my other elists, someone mentioned taking myrhh capsules
>before
> >and after dental surgery.   Someone else said they started taking them,
>and
> >ended up not needed a planned gum surgery.
> >
> >Any truth to this idea?   Anybody have anymore info?    I have both
>powdered
> >myrhh and resin tears - how would I use that???
> >
> >Melandra
> >
> >
>
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