Myrrh oleo gum resin

Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl. SCN myrrh (oleo gum resin)... 

Extracted from the stem of different Commiphora spp.—C. myrrha (Nees) Engl., C. habessinica (O. Berg) Engl, C. wightii (Arn.) Bhandari—Burseraceae family, myrrh oleo gum resin has been known since ancient times due to its medicinal properties [397], In the drug industry, myrrh oleo gum resin may be used as directly compressible tablet excipient and release retardant [398] and as binder, release retardant and mucoadhesive for the preparation and evaluation of controlled release bioadhesive matrix tablets of domperidone [399]. 

Arora G, Malik K, Singh I, Arora S. Formulation and evaluation of controlled release mucoadhesive matrix tablets Assessment of myrrh oleo gum resin as a natural pharmaceutical excipient. Int J Pharm Sci Drug Res. 3 (2) 84-88, 2011. 

Oleo gum resin Myrrh, it has a local stimulant and antiseptic properties and generally used in mouthwash. 

Mjrrh is an oleo gum resin obtained from the stem of Commiphora molmol, a tree that grows in north-east Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. In mice, myrrh showed no mutagenic effects and was a potent cytotoxic drug against solid tumor cells (5). The antitumor potential of C. molmol was comparable to that of cyclophosphamide. Studies in hamsters suggested an antischistosomal activity of myrrh (6). 

Commiphora holtziana Engl. ssp. holtziana (Comiphora erythrea) (Opopanax, Sweet myrrh) E Gums are used as acaricides and insect repellants. Oleo-gum resins could be used in Kenya in the perfume, soap and cosmetic industry as well as food and beverage industry (51, 52)... 

Oleo-gum-resin exudes from incisions made in bark of myrrh trees (family Burseraceae) in North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula— Commiphora molmol—and India—C. mukul— where it is known as guggul. The main constituents are resin 25-40%, gum 60%, volatile oil 2.5-8% along with a bitter principle. Its actions are antiseptic, antimicrobial, astringent and stimulant. 

The oleo-gura-resin myrrh contains resin.s, gums and 7%-17% of volatile oil and i,s about 50% water. soluble. 

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