Description

Myrrh plant is grown in Arab countries, Somalia and Yemen. Some parts of China and India also grow a different variety of Myrrh plant.

Myrrh plant is native to the Arabian Peninsula and the eastern Mediterranean. The myrrh plant grows in arid conditions with the help of little rain. The plant grows up to 16 feet high. Myrrh oil can be obtained from the plant when it starts bleeding milky liquid when cut about two inches deep. The resin can be harvested for three to four months in a year with intervals of 15 days between successive extractions.

The use of Myrrh dates back to the period of pyramids. Egyptians used Myrrh to preserve mummies. The ancient Chinese used Myrrh for medicinal purposes and to prepare an incense stick. Ayurveda mentions the use of Myrrh for healing different ailments.