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mirra (Esp.); mirra (It); malmul; ogo; herabol; sweet myrrh; bisabol myrrh | mirra (Esp.); mirra (It); malmul; ogo; herabol; sweet myrrh; bisabol myrrh | ||
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Partially soluble (resin portion) in ethanol. Partially soluble (gum portion) in water. | Partially soluble (resin portion) in ethanol. Partially soluble (gum portion) in water. | ||
| − | == | + | ==Resources and Citations== |
| − | M.Serpico, R.White, "Resins, Amber and Bitumen" in ''Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology'', P.Nicholson, I.Shaw (eds.), Cambridge University Press, 2000, p. 430-474. | + | * M.Serpico, R.White, "Resins, Amber and Bitumen" in ''Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology'', P.Nicholson, I.Shaw (eds.), Cambridge University Press, 2000, p. 430-474. |
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Latest revision as of 19:03, 3 August 2022
Description
An aromatic gum-resin obtained from Commiphora species (such as C. malmol, C. abyssinica, and C. myrrha) native to India, Arabia and northeast Africa. Myrrh contains approximately 20-25% resin (mostly triterpenoids), 57-61% gum and 7-17% volatile oils. The translucent yellow resins has been used for incense and perfumes since ancient times.
Synonyms and Related Terms
mirra (Esp.); mirra (It); malmul; ogo; herabol; sweet myrrh; bisabol myrrh
Physical and Chemical Properties
Partially soluble (resin portion) in ethanol. Partially soluble (gum portion) in water.
Resources and Citations
- M.Serpico, R.White, "Resins, Amber and Bitumen" in Ancient Egyptian Materials and Technology, P.Nicholson, I.Shaw (eds.), Cambridge University Press, 2000, p. 430-474.