Myrrh
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<materials by composition> > organic material > resin (organic material) > <gum resin and gum resin products> > gum resin
Descripción
Aromatic, yellow gum resin obtained from various African, Arabian, and Indian trees of the Commiphora genus. Myrrh contains approximately 25% resin (mostly triterpenoids), 60% gum, and 15% volatile oils. Translucent yellow resins have been used for incense and perfumes since ancient times. Myrrh has also been used for its healing properties in traditional medicines.
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