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    Myrrh is a gum-resin extracted from small, thorny tree species in the Commiphora genus. It has been used for thousands of years in medicine, perfumes, and incense due to its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Myrrh mixed with wine was commonly used in ancient cultures to relieve pain and produce pleasurable feelings.

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    Myrrh

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    For other uses, see Myrrh (disambiguation).

    Myrrh (/mɜːr/; 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 history in medicine, perfumery,
    and incenses. Myrrh mixed with posca or wine
    was widely used in many ancient cultures to
    produce pleasurable feelings and as an anti-
    inflammatory and analgesic.[2][citation needed]

    Myrrh resin

    Extraction and production

    Etymology

    Attributed medicinal
    properties

    Religious ritual

    Ancient myrrh

    Other products that can be


    confused with myrrh

    See also

    References

    Further reading

    External links

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