Myrrh
9 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Dose per serving from products
30 products in our catalogue print how much Myrrh a serving holds.
Most common: 25 mg to 50 mg, 27% of 30 products.
| Dose per serving | Products |
|---|---|
| 25 mg or less | 2 |
| 25 mg to 50 mg | 8 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 7 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 3 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 3 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 2 |
| 1 g to 2.5 g | 5 |
Dose per serving from research
5 study groups in 4 studies say how much Myrrh participants took a day.
These are the doses the studies gave. They are not a recommendation.
Most common: 100 mg to 250 mg and 250 mg to 500 mg and 500 mg to 1 g and 1 g to 2.5 g and 5 g to 10 g, 20% of 5 study groups each.
| Daily dose | Study groups |
|---|---|
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 1 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 1 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 1 |
| 1 g to 2.5 g | 1 |
| 2.5 g to 5 g | 0 |
| 5 g to 10 g | 1 |
Benefit Evidence
Research sources
Pain relief (3)
- A Pilot Study on Bioactive Constituents and Analgesic Effects of MyrLiq®, a Commiphora myrrha Extract with a High Furanodiene Content
PubMed ID: 28626756
High-quality double-blind RCT of MyrLiq showed significant, dose-dependent analgesic effects across multiple pain types—strong direct evidence for minor pain relief.
- The effects of massage with frankincense and myrrh oil in chronic low back pain: A three-arm randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37121835
Aromatherapy massage with frankincense + myrrh reduced pain and disability in chronic low back pain (confounded by massage/aromatherapy).
- Clinical efficacy of new aloe vera- and myrrh-based oral mucoadhesive gels in the management of minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled study
PubMed ID: 24164309
Topical myrrh gel markedly reduced pain intensity in recurrent aphthous stomatitis (randomized, double-blind trial).
Skin repair (3)
- Evaluating Soft Tissue Healing after Implant Placement Using Two Different Mouthwashes (Myrrh and Chlorhexidine Gluconate): A Randomized Control Trial
PubMed ID: 36295512
Myrrh mouthwash after implants associated with denser collagen and milder chronic inflammation histologically—supports improved soft-tissue healing.
- Episiotomy wound healing by Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl. and Boswellia carteri Birdw. in primiparous women: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32971163
Randomized controlled trial: myrrh sitz-baths significantly accelerated episiotomy wound healing versus frankincense and betadine—strong topical wound evidence.
- Clinical efficacy of new aloe vera- and myrrh-based oral mucoadhesive gels in the management of minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled study
PubMed ID: 24164309
Topical myrrh gel reduced pain and improved healing measures in aphthous ulcers—clinical wound-healing signal.
Joint comfort (2)
- The effects of massage with frankincense and myrrh oil in chronic low back pain: A three-arm randomised controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37121835
Aromatherapy massage with frankincense + myrrh reduced pain and disability in chronic low back pain (improved functional/joint comfort; confounded by massage).
- A Pilot Study on Bioactive Constituents and Analgesic Effects of MyrLiq®, a Commiphora myrrha Extract with a High Furanodiene Content
PubMed ID: 28626756
Double-blind RCT of standardized C. myrrha extract (MyrLiq) showed dose-dependent reductions in joint pain among other pain types—direct evidence for joint symptom relief.
Menstrual comfort (2)
- A Pilot Study on Bioactive Constituents and Analgesic Effects of MyrLiq®, a Commiphora myrrha Extract with a High Furanodiene Content
PubMed ID: 28626756
The double-blind trial reported significant reductions in menstrual-cramp pain with MyrLiq versus placebo—strong direct evidence for menstrual pain relief.
- Efficacy and safety of myrrh in patients with incomplete abortion: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study
PubMed ID: 32397980
Oral myrrh capsules markedly reduced retained products and increased complete-abortion rates versus placebo; clinically relevant to uterine/menstrual outcomes though this is a specific obstetric context.
Digestive support (2)
- Randomised clinical trial: a herbal preparation of myrrh, chamomile and coffee charcoal compared with mesalazine in maintaining remission in ulcerative colitis--a double-blind, double-dummy study
PubMed ID: 23826890
12‑month RCT of a myrrh-containing combination for ulcerative colitis directly addresses digestive disease/symptoms (multi-herb product).
- Mirazid alone or combined with Paromomycin in treating cryptosporidiosis parvum in immunocompetent hospitalized patients
PubMed ID: 18853615
Mirazid + paromomycin improved clinical diarrhea symptoms in cryptosporidiosis (symptomatic digestive improvement), though parasitology unchanged.
Oral health (2)
- Clinical efficacy of new aloe vera- and myrrh-based oral mucoadhesive gels in the management of minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a randomized, double-blind, vehicle-controlled study
PubMed ID: 24164309
Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial: topical myrrh gel markedly reduced pain and aided healing in recurrent aphthous ulcers—strong clinical oral-health evidence.
- Evaluating Soft Tissue Healing after Implant Placement Using Two Different Mouthwashes (Myrrh and Chlorhexidine Gluconate): A Randomized Control Trial
PubMed ID: 36295512
Double-blind RCT: 1% myrrh mouthwash after implants showed similar/superior soft-tissue healing and less sensitivity vs chlorhexidine; strong oral clinical evidence.
Antimicrobial (1)
- Episiotomy wound healing by Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl. and Boswellia carteri Birdw. in primiparous women: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32971163
Topical myrrh sitz-baths improved episiotomy healing; antiseptic/resin properties likely contributed to faster wound recovery.
Mood balance (1)
- The effect of back massage with frankincense and myrrh oil before the cardiac electrophysiological procedure on back pain intensity and comfort: A single-blind randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 37783585
Back massage with frankincense + myrrh oil increased overall patient comfort and numerous comfort subdomains after cardiac electrophysiology (subjective wellbeing benefit).
Skin soothing (1)
- Episiotomy wound healing by Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl. and Boswellia carteri Birdw. in primiparous women: A randomized controlled trial
PubMed ID: 32971163
Myrrh sitz-bath accelerated episiotomy wound healing versus comparators—supports topical skin-soothing/wound-benefit.
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Products with Myrrh
Search all92 products whose verified label declares Myrrh — not every bottle that mentions it in a title.