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Commiphora Myr. Myrrh Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Wise Woman Herbals

Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Commiphora Myr. Myrrh is a dietary supplement by Wise Woman Herbals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for mouth and gum irritation, sore throat, minor wound and skin care.Based on those ingredients, 88 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Myrrh. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Commiphora Myr. Myrrh by Wise Woman Herbals

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • “Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (2.50 mL) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains one active ingredient: myrrh, a resin from the Commiphora tree. It comes in liquid form and includes alcohol as an inactive ingredient.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Myrrh product and its label doesn't state a use — see Myrrh's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for myrrh's effectiveness in humans is thin. It's rated likely ineffective for schistosomiasis (a parasitic infection).

For back pain, common cold, dental peri-implantitis, Crohn disease, and cancer, we don't have enough reliable human evidence to rate whether it works. Most claims rest on lab and animal studies, not proof it does the same in people.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Myrrh

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Myrrh's safety profile when taken by mouth isn't well studied, and that's the main concern here. Topically, it may cause skin irritation (dermatitis).

Taken by mouth at doses of 2–4 grams, it can cause diarrhea in some people. Myrrh is traditionally thought to stimulate the uterus and is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy — there's a case report of severe abdominal pain in a pregnant woman taking myrrh resin, which resolved when she stopped.

We don't have safety information for lactation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Myrrh

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Myrrh.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 88 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take antidiabetes drugs (insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, etc.), watch for low blood sugar. If you take warfarin, know that myrrh may reduce its effectiveness and you'll need INR monitoring if you do use it together.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

If you take antidiabetes drugs or warfarin, talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using this product — the interactions are moderate and real. The evidence that myrrh actually works for most conditions is weak.

Pregnancy is a no-go. For short-term topical use it's generally well tolerated, but oral use remains understudied.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 24, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Commiphora Myr. Myrrh, straight from the product label.

Brand Wise Woman Herbals
Barcode (UPC) 748840007925
Net contents 2 Fluid Ounce(s); 60 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 24, 2023
DSLD ID 284796
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Commiphora Myr. Myrrh by Wise Woman Herbals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
10 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
50 Drop(s)
Servings per container
24
UPC/BARCODE
748840007925
IngredientAmount% DV
Proprietary Blend2.5 mL--
Myrrh0 NP--

Other ingredients: Alcohol

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Shake well. Add 10-50 drops to water, 1-4 times per day.

Formulation

The presence of particulate matter in this product is normal.

Precautions

Caution: Not recommended during pregnancy.

Keep out of the reach of children.

General Statements

Botanical formula

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Storage

Store in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight with the lid tightly sealed.

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Commiphora Myr. Myrrh by Wise Woman Herbals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Commiphora Myr. Myrrh by Wise Woman Herbals

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size10 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container24 Amounts shown are per serving.

Proprietary Blend

2.5 mL per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Alcohol. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Commiphora Myr. Myrrh by Wise Woman Herbals Drug Interactions

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88Drugs
88 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Myrrh 88

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Commiphora Myr. Myrrh with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Myrrh2 drug types · 88 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, myrrh might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that myrrh has hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Warfarin (Coumadin)

Theoretically, myrrh might decrease the effectiveness of warfarin.
In one case, a patient who was previously stable on warfarin had a significant decline in international normalized ratio (INR) following consumption of an aqueous extract of myrrh.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Commiphora Myr. Myrrh, from the product label.

Wise Woman Herbals

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Name
Wise Woman Herbals
City
Creswell
State
OR
ZipCode
97426
Phone Number
541.895.5152
Web Address
wisewomanherbals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Commiphora Myr. Myrrh by Wise Woman Herbals: Common Questions

Does Commiphora Myr. Myrrh by Wise Woman Herbals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Commiphora Myr. Myrrh has a known interaction with 88 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Commiphora Myr. Myrrh contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this while I'm pregnant?
No. Myrrh is rated likely unsafe in pregnancy because it's traditionally said to stimulate the uterus. There's a case report of severe abdominal pain in a pregnant woman taking myrrh, which stopped after she quit. Don't use it if you're pregnant or might be.
Does myrrh actually work for colds or back pain?
The honest answer is we don't have enough reliable human evidence to say. Lab and animal studies hint at activity, but that doesn't always translate to people. For schistosomiasis, it's rated likely ineffective.
What side effects should I watch for?
Diarrhea is the main one reported with oral doses of 2–4 grams. Applied to skin, myrrh can cause dermatitis. Oral safety overall isn't well studied, so if you notice anything off, stop and call your pharmacist.
Is there alcohol in this?
Yes. This liquid formulation contains alcohol as an inactive ingredient, so it's not suitable if you need to avoid alcohol for any reason.
Is it safe to use long-term?
The safety data we have supports short-term topical or mouth-rinse use, but oral safety over time isn't well studied. For long-term internal use, talk with your pharmacist or doctor first.

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The Full Monographs Behind Commiphora Myr. Myrrh’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Commiphora Myr. Myrrh's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 8 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Myrrh 8 references
  1. Newall CA, Anderson LA, Philpson JD. Herbal Medicine: A Guide for Healthcare Professionals. London, UK: The Pharmaceutical Press, 1996.
  2. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  3. McGuffin M, Hobbs C, Upton R, Goldberg A, eds. American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, LLC 1997.
  4. Brinker F. Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions. 2nd ed. Sandy, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications, 1998.
  5. Al Faraj S. Antagonism of the anticoagulant effect of warfarin caused by the use of Commiphora molmol as a herbal medication: a case report. Ann Trop Med Parasitol 2005;99:219-20.
  6. Al-Jaroudi D, Kaddour O, Al-Amin N. Risks of myrrh use in pregnancy. JBRA Assist Reprod 2016;20(4):257-8.
  7. Xu YY, Li L, Xuan L, Guan K. Patch test diagnosis of non-immediate cutaneous reaction to myrrh following oral intake of a traditional Chinese medicine decoction. Contact Dermatitis. 2019;80(2):135-136. PubMed
  8. Al-Romaiyan A, Huang GC, Jones P, Persaud S. Commiphora myrrha stimulates insulin secretion from mouse and human islets of Langerhans. J Ethnopharmacol. 2021 Jan 10;264:113075. PubMed

See these in context on the Myrrh monograph →

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