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Myrrh Gum Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Village Vitality

Myrrh Gum label
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Liquid Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Myrrh Gum 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 Gum is a dietary supplement by Village Vitality 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 selectively imported 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 Gum by Village Vitality

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 tree resin traditionally used in herbal medicine. The liquid is suspended in grain alcohol and deionized water.

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 data we hold doesn't establish that myrrh is effective for most conditions people ask about it for. Back pain, cancer, common cold, dental inflammation, and Crohn disease all carry insufficient evidence ratings.

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

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, and the data suggests caution with this form. The biggest concern is pregnancy — myrrh is rated likely unsafe because it's traditionally said to stimulate the uterus; safety data advises against it during pregnancy.

One case reported severe lower abdominal pain in a pregnant woman taking myrrh as a uterine stimulant; the pain stopped when she stopped the product. Lactation safety information isn't on file.

Orally, myrrh may cause diarrhea at doses of 2–4 grams.

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 antidiabetes drug — myrrh may lower warfarin's effectiveness and increase your risk of low blood sugar. Both are Moderate-severity interactions and warrant a conversation before you start.

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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 Gum is best avoided if you're on blood thinners like warfarin or taking diabetes medications without first clearing it with your doctor or pharmacist. It's not established to be effective for the conditions commonly mentioned, and oral safety is understudied.

If you're pregnant or nursing, the safety data advises against it. Talk it over with your own healthcare provider before starting.

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 Mar 24, 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 Gum, straight from the product label.

Brand Village Vitality
Barcode (UPC) 788332043017
Net contents 1 Fluid Ounce(s); 30 mL
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 24, 2020
DSLD ID 216288
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Liquid
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Myrrh Gum by Village Vitality, 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:
2 mL
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
788332043017
IngredientAmount% DV
selectively imported Myrrh250 mg--

Other ingredients: Grain Alcohol, deionized Water

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 30-60 drops in water or juice, 2-3 times daily, or as needed. Shake well before using.

Precautions

Warnings: Do not take during pregnancy.

Keep out of the reach of children.

FDA Statement of Identity

Herbal Supplement

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Myrrh Gum by Village Vitality label

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Myrrh Gum label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Myrrh Gum by Village Vitality

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 container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Selectively imported Myrrh

Interacts with
88 drugs
250 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...

Selectively imported Myrrh monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Myrrh Gum by Village Vitality Drug Interactions

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88 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

selectively imported Myrrh 88

Individual Drug Interactions

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

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

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.

selectively imported 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
selectively imported Myrrh full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Village Vitality

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Name
Woodstock Apothecary
Street Address
79 Tinker Street
City
Woodstock
State
NY
ZipCode
12498
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Myrrh Gum by Village Vitality: Common Questions

Does Myrrh Gum by Village Vitality 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 as likely unsafe in pregnancy because it's traditionally said to stimulate the uterus. One case documented severe abdominal pain in a pregnant woman taking it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
Is it safe to take while breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information on file to say either way. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What side effects might I experience?
Oral myrrh may cause diarrhea, especially at doses of 2–4 grams. If applied to skin, it's been reported to cause dermatitis. Severe abdominal pain was reported in one case of a pregnant woman taking it.
Does myrrh actually work for anything?
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that it works for back pain, cancer, common cold, dental inflammation, or Crohn disease — all are rated insufficient evidence. For schistosomiasis (a parasitic infection), it's rated likely ineffective.
Why does this liquid contain alcohol?
Grain alcohol is used as a solvent to extract and preserve the myrrh in liquid form. It's listed as an inactive ingredient.

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The Full Monographs Behind Myrrh Gum’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...

Read the full Myrrh monograph →
Sources

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.

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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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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