A pastille combining myrrh tincture, peppermint oil and menthol to treat the upper airway
Abstract
Myrrh and borax (combined in a tincture) can be used as a mouthwash. Myrrh gum is used to treat indigestion, ulcers, colds, coughs,
asthma, lung congestion, arthritis pain, and cancer. Myrrh has been
shown to exert analgesic effects on mice in which pain was induced.
Myrrh is used as an astringent, antiseptic (to treat inflammed lesions
of the throat and mouth), and antispasmodic to treat cancer and infectious disease. In this paper, we review the literature on myrrh tinctures, peppermint oil, and menthol.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
January 14, 2016
Submission Date
January 14, 2016
Acceptance Date
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Published in Issue
Year 2015 Volume: 5 Number: 3