Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Myrrh has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of Asia, where it has been used for various digestive complaints, including dyspepsia (indigestion). Traditional systems such as Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine have valued myrrh's aromatic resins for their purported ability to "warm" the stomach, relieve pain, and address symptoms like bloating, gas, and discomfort after meals. The traditional rationale often centers on myrrh's carminative and anti-inflammatory properties, which practitioners believe help soothe the digestive tract and stimulate digestion.

However, scientific validation for myrrh's efficacy in treating dyspepsia is limited. A few laboratory and animal studies suggest myrrh may have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and spasmolytic effects, which could theoretically benefit digestive health, but direct clinical evidence in humans is sparse or lacking. Most modern sources cite its use for indigestion as anecdotal or rooted in ethnobotanical practices, rather than being supported by rigorous clinical trials. Thus, while myrrh is still included in some herbal preparations aimed at digestive health, its use for dyspepsia remains primarily traditional, with a low level of scientific evidence supporting its effectiveness for this indication.

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