Myrrh (/ m ɜːr /; from an unidentified ancient Semitic language, see § Etymology) is a gum-resin extracted from a few small, thorny tree species of the Commiphora genus, belonging to the Burseraceae family. [1] Myrrh resin has been used throughout …

Commiphora myrrha, called myrrh, [1] African myrrh, [1] herabol myrrh, [1] Somali myrrhor, [1] common myrrh, [3] 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.

Feb 19, 2025 · The myrrh plant (Commiphora myrrha) is a dioecious tree from the Burseraceae family, renowned for its aromatic resin, which has been used for millennia in medicinal, religious, and perfumery practices.

Jun 16, 2020 · Myrrh is a small thorny, deciduous tree or a large shrub that normally grows up to 5 m high and 1.5 m wide. The plant is found growing in thickets in desert scrub land, open Acacia, shallow soil, chiefly over limestone.

Feb 27, 2025 · Myrrh is a bitter-tasting, argreeably aromatic, yellow to reddish brown gum resin obtained from various trees of the genus Commiphora. Noted for its complex, earthy fragrance, myrrh has a long history of use.

May 15, 2024 · Myrrh is a reddish-brown sap-like substance that comes from trees. It’s often used in essential oil form, which may provide numerous benefits. Learn more.

Myrrh is the dried resin of myrrh shrubs (Commiphora myrrha). It has been used as an incense, perfume and medicine for millennia. The Egyptians used to embalm their dead. Its anti-microbial properties slowed decay and its sweet scent masked the scent of decomposition.

Myrrh is a sweet-smelling tree sap which at times in the past has been more valuable than gold. The myrrh tree, Commiphora myrrha, is native to Oman, Yemen, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya. It is very spiny and will grow to about 13 feet high.

Commiphora myrrha, commonly known as myrrh or African myrrh, is a tree species of the genus Commiphora. It is native to parts of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, particularly thriving in Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Yemen.

Jan 24, 2023 · Frankincense and myrrh are the aromatic resins, or dried sap, derived from trees. Frankincense trees are of the genus Boswellia, and Myrrh trees from the genus Commiphora, both of which are common to Somalia and Ethiopia. Both today and in the past, frankincense and myrrh are used as incense.