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Dietary supplement

Myrrh Gum Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by TerraVita

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

Myrrh Gum is a dietary supplement by TerraVita 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 Gum Glycerite Liquid Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Myrrh Gum by TerraVita

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 gum glycerite liquid extract. Myrrh is a resin from a tree, traditionally used in herbal medicine.

The extract is prepared in a glycerin base, which also serves 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 is limited. For schistosomiasis (a parasitic infection), myrrh is rated likely ineffective.

For back pain, cancer, common cold, dental peri-implantitis, and Crohn disease, we don't have enough reliable evidence to know whether it works or doesn't.

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 oral safety isn't well studied, so long-term use by mouth isn't well established. The most common side effect at higher doses (2–4 grams) is diarrhea.

When applied to skin, it may cause dermatitis in some people. Myrrh is traditionally believed to stimulate the uterus, and the safety data rates it likely unsafe in pregnancy; one case report documented severe lower abdominal pain in a pregnant woman taking myrrh, which resolved when she stopped.

There isn't enough safety information for lactation, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's appropriate if you're breastfeeding.

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 using this product if you take warfarin or any diabetes medication (including insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or others). Myrrh may interfere with how warfarin works and could raise the risk of low blood sugar with diabetes drugs.

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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.

TerraVita Myrrh Gum is best considered if you're interested in traditional herbal use and don't take warfarin or diabetes medications. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety data advises against it.

Before starting, run your medication list past your doctor or pharmacist to make sure there are no conflicts.

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 Dec 13, 2022.

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 Gum, straight from the product label.

Brand TerraVita
Barcode (UPC) 064434279999
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Dec 13, 2022
DSLD ID 279410
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 Gum by TerraVita, 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:
25 Drop(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
40 Drop(s)
Servings per container
227
UPC/BARCODE
064434279999
IngredientAmount% DV
Myrrh Gum Glycerite Liquid Extract0.13 mL--

Other ingredients: Glycerin

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2005 TerraVita - Distributed by ZooScape LLC, All Rights Reserved.

Formula

Glycerite liquid extract (1:5)

Formulation

Alcohol free No flavor

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 25-40 drops of extract in a small amount of warm water 3-4 times daily. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Keep away from children.

Do not use if safety seal around cap is broken or missing.

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Myrrh Gum by TerraVita label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Myrrh Gum by TerraVita

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

Serving size25 Drop(s) Dosage formLiquid Servings per container227 Amounts shown are per serving.

Myrrh Gum Glycerite Liquid Extract

Interacts with
88 drugs
0.13 mL 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 Gum Glycerite Liquid Extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Myrrh Gum by TerraVita Drug Interactions

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88 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Myrrh Gum 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.

Myrrh Gum Glycerite 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 Gum, from the product label.

TerraVita

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Name
ZooScape LLC
Phone Number
844-449-0444
Web Address
www.ZooScape.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Myrrh Gum by TerraVita: Common Questions

Does Myrrh Gum by TerraVita interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Myrrh Gum 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 Gum 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 if I'm pregnant?
No. The safety data rates myrrh likely unsafe in pregnancy because it may stimulate the uterus. One case report documented severe abdominal pain in a pregnant woman taking myrrh. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before considering any herbal product during pregnancy.
What are the side effects?
At higher doses (2–4 grams), myrrh may cause diarrhea. If applied to skin, it can cause dermatitis in some people. Oral safety long-term isn't well studied, so we don't have a complete picture of other possible effects.
Does myrrh actually work for anything?
The evidence is limited. It's rated likely ineffective for schistosomiasis (a parasitic infection). For other common uses like back pain, cold, dental problems, and Crohn disease, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.
Is it safe to breastfeed while taking this?
There isn't enough safety information on file to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's appropriate if you're breastfeeding.
Why is it in a glycerin base?
Glycerin is used to extract and preserve the active myrrh resin, making it a liquid form that's easier to dose and take. Glycerin is also an inactive ingredient in many herbal supplements.

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Sources & How We Checked

Myrrh Gum'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.

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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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