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There myrrh<\/strong> (Commiphora myrrha<\/em><\/strong>) is a plant belonging to the botanical family of Burseraceae<\/em>. The term myrrh also means the aromatic gum<\/strong> which is extracted from the tree.<\/span> It is a herbaceous species native to the semi-arid regions of the Arabian peninsula and north-eastern Africa, still widespread today in countries such as Somalia, Ethiopia, Egypt, Sudan, Oman, Yemen. It is firmly linked to the most ancient traditions of the Middle Eastern peoples and was used to prepare purifying ointments and balms, to embalm the dead, to perfume rooms. Here, it is famous for the religious tradition that counts it among the three precious gifts that the Magi brought to Bethlehem at the birth of Christ.<\/p>\n Today, myrrh is a widely used herbal product. We therefore know better the tree from which it is extracted, the properties and the most common uses of the resin.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>