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Dietary supplement

Myrrh Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Herbal Terra

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

Myrrh is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra 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 certified organic Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) dried gum resin liquid extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Myrrh by Herbal Terra

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: certified organic myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) dried gum resin as a liquid extract. Myrrh is a resin that comes from the bark of the myrrh tree and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.

The only inactive ingredient listed is menstruum, which is the liquid used to extract and preserve the myrrh.

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 limited. Our data shows it is likely ineffective for schistosomiasis (a parasitic infection), while for back pain, cancer, common cold, dental peri-implantitis, and Crohn disease, there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate whether it works.

If you're considering myrrh for one of these uses, talk with your doctor about whether the evidence supports it and whether other options might be better.

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 taken by mouth hasn't been well studied for safety over the long term. Short-term topical use or mouth rinses appear to be generally well tolerated, though topical myrrh has been reported to cause skin irritation in some people.

Orally, some people experience diarrhea at doses of 2–4 grams. The safety data advises against myrrh during pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus; one pregnant woman reported severe lower abdominal pain after drinking myrrh as directed by a traditional practitioner, and the pain resolved when she stopped.

There isn't enough safety information for breastfeeding, so it's best avoided in that setting too.

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.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you use warfarin (Coumadin) or any blood thinner — myrrh may reduce its effectiveness. Also check if you take any antidiabetes drugs (medications for blood sugar control) — myrrh might increase the risk of low blood sugar.

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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 is not well established for the conditions listed in our data, and its oral safety over time isn't well studied. If you take warfarin or blood sugar medication, you'll need to check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this product — the interactions are real and could affect how well your drugs work.

Avoid it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk with your own healthcare provider about whether myrrh is right for you and your current medications.

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 Sep 25, 2020.

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 Herbal Terra
Barcode (UPC) 7429524028056
Net contents 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2020
DSLD ID 234170
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Myrrh by Herbal Terra, 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 mL
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 mL
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
7429524028056
IngredientAmount% DV
certified organic Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) dried gum resin liquid extract970 mg--

Other ingredients: Menstruum

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Label statements
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Formulation

Origin of plant material: Somalia.

Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility

Sugar free

Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Super concentrated liquid herbal extract

Non GMO

No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Caution May have contraindications.

Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.

Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, dark place.

Formula

Commiphora myrrha

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free

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Myrrh by Herbal Terra label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Myrrh by Herbal Terra

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

Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

970 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...

Certified organic Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) dried gum resin liquid extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Myrrh by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions

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88 Moderate

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.

certified organic Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) dried gum resin liquid extract2 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 Myrrh, from the product label.

Herbal Terra

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Name
Herbal Terra
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Myrrh by Herbal Terra: Common Questions

Does Myrrh by Herbal Terra 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?
The safety data advises against myrrh during pregnancy. Myrrh is traditionally said to stimulate the uterus, and one case reported severe abdominal pain in a pregnant woman taking myrrh. Talk with your doctor before taking it.
Is myrrh safe to breastfeed while taking?
There isn't enough safety information about myrrh during breastfeeding, so it's best avoided. Discuss your options with your doctor or pharmacist.
What side effects might myrrh cause?
Taken by mouth, myrrh may cause diarrhea at doses of 2–4 grams. Applied to the skin, it has been reported to cause irritation in some people. Oral safety over longer periods hasn't been well studied.
Does myrrh actually work for colds, back pain, or cancer?
We don't have enough reliable evidence to say myrrh works for back pain, cancer, colds, or most other conditions in our data. It's likely ineffective for schistosomiasis. If you're using it for a specific health issue, ask your doctor whether there's better evidence for other treatments.
What's in this bottle besides myrrh?
The active ingredient is certified organic myrrh liquid extract. The only other ingredient listed is menstruum, which is the liquid medium used to extract and preserve the myrrh.

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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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