Volume : VIII, Issue : IX, September - 2018

Phytochemical and Therapeutic Potentials of Murr makki (Commiphora myrrha): A review

Tooba Fahad, Ismath Shameem

Abstract :

Commiphora myrrha is an important medicinal plant used in traditional system of medicine since Bible times, first described in Chinese medical literature in 600 AD. It belongs to the familyBurseraceae. Murr is an oleo gum resin obtained from bark of this plant. Unani physicians mentioned its use in gynecological diseases like amenorrhea, menorrhagia, leucorrhea, pelvic inflammatory disease, cervical stenosis; as an abortificient and galactogogue; in treatment of wounds and ulcers, and also in various gastrointestinal, urinary tract and respiratory disorders due to its  properties like  detergent, desiccant,carminative, anti inflammatory, astringent,analgesic,anti septic,diuretic,emmenagogue,expectorant, etc . Pharmacological studies proved that it has antitumor, immunomodulatory, antioxidant, anti–inflammatory, analgesic, cytotoxic, antibacterial, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial and anti–ulcer activities due to the presence of volatile oil, tannins, phenols, steroids, terpenoids, carbohydrates, resins etc.. The present review focuses on traditional uses of Murr as mentioned in Unani literature in scientific manner.

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Tooba Fahad, Ismath Shameem, Phytochemical and Therapeutic Potentials of Murr makki (Commiphora myrrha): A review, INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-9 | September-2018

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