Latin, Myrrha

Eng., Myrrh. A gum-resin obtained from one or more species of Commiphora. Average Dose.-8 grains (0.5 Gm.).

Official Preparations.

Tinctura Myrrhae

Eng., Tincture of Myrrh. Represents 20 per cent. of the drug in alcohol.

Average Dose

15 minims (1 mil).

Myrrh is contained in the Compound Pills of Rhubarb.

Therapeutic Action

Antiseptic, astringent, carminative.

Uses

Employed principally in mouth-washes and gargles for salivation, stomatitis, tonsillitis, etc.

Administration

Not often prescribed. The following illustrates the use of the drug:

In the treatment of stomatitis (child 3 years old):

M.

Sig

Teaspoonful every three hours.

1 Anders: Practice of Medicine.