Evidence supporting the use of: Commiphora gileadensis
For the health condition: Infection (viral)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Commiphora gileadensis, also known as Balm of Gilead or Mecca myrrh, has a long history of traditional use in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean folk medicine. Traditional sources, including herbal texts and ethnobotanical surveys, describe its resin and extracts as being used to treat various ailments, including infections and wounds. Its application in viral infections specifically is less clearly documented, but it is often grouped broadly under "infections" in traditional usage, reflecting a time before the distinction between bacterial and viral pathogens was well understood. The resin contains volatile oils and sesquiterpenes, some of which have demonstrated antimicrobial properties in laboratory studies, but very limited research has examined antiviral activity specifically, and no robust clinical studies have validated its use against viral infections in humans. Thus, while the plant is traditionally used for infections, the evidence for efficacy against viral infections in particular is weak and mostly anecdotal. Scientific support remains minimal, and further research would be required to clarify its potential antiviral effects.

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