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Myrrh Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by doTERRA

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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking Myrrh against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Myrrh is a dietary supplement by doTERRA 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Myrrh by doTERRA

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

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: Myrrh, a resin extracted from the myrrh tree. Myrrh has been used traditionally in folk medicine for various purposes.

There are no inactive ingredients listed for this liquid formulation.

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 is mixed and limited. For schistosomiasis (a parasitic infection), myrrh is rated likely ineffective.

For back pain, common cold, cancer, dental peri-implantitis (gum inflammation around dental implants), and Crohn disease, the research available isn't robust enough to draw solid conclusions — the data shows insufficient reliable evidence for any of these uses. If you're considering myrrh for a specific health concern, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the evidence actually supports.

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 is generally well tolerated for short-term topical use or mouth rinse, but oral safety hasn't been thoroughly studied. The most common side effect from oral myrrh is diarrhea, which has occurred in some people at doses of 2–4 grams.

Topically, myrrh can occasionally cause skin irritation (dermatitis). Because myrrh is traditionally believed to stimulate the uterus, the safety data advises against use during pregnancy — one case reported severe lower abdominal pain in a pregnant woman taking myrrh, which resolved when she stopped.

There isn't enough safety information during breastfeeding to know either way, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're nursing and considering this product.

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.

Before taking doTERRA Myrrh, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners like warfarin (Coumadin) — myrrh may make them less effective (Moderate severity). Also flag any diabetes or blood-sugar medications, as myrrh could theoretically lower blood sugar too far (Moderate severity).

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Myrrh may appeal to people interested in traditional remedies, but evidence for most common uses is weak or absent. If you take blood thinners like warfarin or diabetes medications, do not start myrrh without checking with your doctor or pharmacist first — the interaction risk is real.

Pregnant people should avoid it. For anyone else, the main caution is that oral safety isn't well established, so stick to short-term use and watch for diarrhea.

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 28, 2019.

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 Myrrh, straight from the product label.

Brand doTERRA
Net contents 5 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 28, 2019
DSLD ID 202752
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Myrrh by doTERRA, 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:
1 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Drop(s)
Servings per container
85
IngredientAmount% DV
Myrrh60 mg--

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Label statements
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General

v4 31000001

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

For aromatic, topical or dietary use.

Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.

Precautions

Caution: Possible skin sensitivity.

Keep out of reach of children.

If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.

Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas.

General Statements

100% pure therapeutic-grade essential oil.

Formula

Commiphora myrrha

FDA Statement of Identity

Essential Oil Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

CPTG Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade

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Myrrh by doTERRA label

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Myrrh label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Myrrh by doTERRA

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

Serving size1 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container85 Amounts shown are per serving.

Myrrh

Interacts with
88 drugs
60 mg per serving

Myrrh is a fragrant gum resin from Commiphora trees that has long been used in mouthwashes, throat remedies, and skin care. Modern evidence for most o...

Myrrh monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Myrrh by doTERRA Drug Interactions

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88 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Myrrh 88

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Myrrh interact with 88 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Myrrh interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Myrrh

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in 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
Myrrh full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

doTERRA

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Name
doTERRA Intl, LLC
City
Pleasant Grove
State
UT
ZipCode
84062
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Myrrh by doTERRA: Common Questions

Does Myrrh by doTERRA interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, 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?
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 myrrh if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
During pregnancy, the safety data advises against myrrh — it's traditionally thought to stimulate the uterus, and one documented case showed severe abdominal pain in a pregnant woman taking it. For breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety information available either way, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice before using it.
What side effects might I experience?
Diarrhea is the most common side effect from taking myrrh by mouth, reported in some people at higher doses. If you use it topically or as a mouth rinse, skin irritation (dermatitis) has been reported occasionally.
Is myrrh effective for back pain or colds?
The research on myrrh for back pain and common cold isn't robust enough to reach solid conclusions. For both, we hold insufficient reliable evidence to recommend it. Your doctor can suggest options with stronger evidence backing.
What is myrrh, and what is it supposed to do?
Myrrh is a resin from the myrrh tree used traditionally in folk medicine. It's been studied for various health purposes, but evidence is limited or absent for most common uses.
Can myrrh make my blood thinner medication stop working?
Yes — myrrh may reduce how well warfarin (Coumadin) and similar blood thinners work. One patient saw a significant drop in their blood-clotting measure after taking myrrh while stable on warfarin. If you take any blood thinner, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting myrrh.
Will myrrh lower my blood sugar too much if I take diabetes medication?
Animal and lab research suggests myrrh can lower blood sugar, so combining it with diabetes drugs could theoretically push your levels too low. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking myrrh if you use any diabetes medication — they can advise whether it's safe for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Myrrh’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Myrrh

Interacts with 88 drugs

Myrrh is a fragrant gum resin from Commiphora trees that has long been used in mouthwashes, throat remedies, and skin care. Modern evidence for most of its uses is limited and comes mostly f...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

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

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