Mo Yao

Latin name: Myrrha

Mo Yao Also Known As: Myrrh, Abyssinian Myrrh, African Myrrh, Arabian Myrrh, Bal, Balsamodendron Myrrha, Bdellium, Bol, Bola, Commiphora, Didin, Didthin, Guggal Gum and Resin, Gum Myrrh, Heerabol, Opopanax, Somalien Myrrh, Yemen Myrrh. Commiphora molmol, synonyms Commiphora abyssinica, Commiphora madagascariensis; Commiphora myrrha; other Commiphora species; Commiphora erythraea.

Properties: BITTER - NEUTRAL

Dosage: 3-12g.

Meridians/Channels: HEART, LIVER, SPLEEN

• invigorate blood, dispel blood stasis, alleviate pain
• relax sinews, promotes movement of Qi, Bi-syndrome
• reduce swellings, generates flesh (yin carbuncles)

Also Used For: Topically, Mo Yao/Myrrh is used for mild inflammation of the oral and pharyngeal mucosa, aphthous ulcers, gingivitis, and chapped lips. Folk medicine, Mo Yao/Myrrh is used orally for indigestion, ulcers, colds, cough, asthma, bronchial congestion, arthritic pain, cancer, leprosy, and syphilis. It is also used orally as a stimulant, antispasmodic, and to increase menstrual flow. Topically, myrrh is used in folk medicine for hemorrhoids, bedsores, wounds, abrasions, furunculosis, bad breath, and loose teeth. Foods and beverages, myrrh is used as a flavoring component. Manufacturing, myrrh is used as a fragrance and fixative in cosmetics. It is also used in embalming and as incense.