Myrrh

Commiphora myrrha

Contains furanoeudesma sesquiterpenes with documented antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It supports repair of damaged and environmentally stressed skin.

Among the most historically documented medicines in existence, it was recorded in the Ebers Papyrus, circa 1550 BCE, prescribed by Hippocrates for wound care, and documented by Dioscorides in De Materia Medica. It has been used across ancient Egyptian, Middle Eastern, Greek, and Roman medicine for wound healing, preservation, and skin protection.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, known as Mò Yào (没药), it activates Blood, resolves stasis, reduces swelling, and promotes tissue regeneration. Its classical action maps with precision onto its modern dermatological application.