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  • Article
  • Open Access
42 Citations
5,054 Views
14 Pages

Cytotoxic Evaluation and Anti-Angiogenic Effects of Two Furano-Sesquiterpenoids from Commiphora myrrh Resin

  • Ali S. Alqahtani,
  • Fahd A. Nasr,
  • Omar M. Noman,
  • Muhammad Farooq,
  • Tariq Alhawassi,
  • Wajhul Qamar and
  • Ali El-Gamal

13 March 2020

Commiphora myrrh resin (Myrrh) has been used in traditional Arabic medicine to treat various inflammatory diseases. Two furano-sesquiterpenoids, 2-methoxyfuranodiene (CM1) and 2-acetoxyfuranodiene (CM2), were isolated from the chloroform fraction of...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
4,142 Views
14 Pages

A rapid, simple, and sensitive gas chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (GC–MS) method was established and validated for simultaneous determination of four volatile compounds, namely curzerene, methoxyfuranodiene, β-elemene, and &...

  • Article
  • Open Access
26 Citations
4,525 Views
17 Pages

Commiphora myrrh Supplementation Protects and Cures Ethanol-Induced Oxidative Alterations of Gastric Ulceration in Rats

  • Mohamed A. Lebda,
  • Rabab E. Mostafa,
  • Nabil M. Taha,
  • Eman M. Abd El-Maksoud,
  • Hossam G. Tohamy,
  • Soad K. Al Jaouni,
  • Ali H. El-Far and
  • Mohamed S. Elfeky

19 November 2021

Gastric ulceration is a multifactorial disease defined as a defect in the gastric wall that extends through the muscularis mucosae into the deeper layers of the wall. The most common cause of gastric ulceration is alcohol consumption. In the current...

  • Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
8,273 Views
37 Pages

12 November 2024

Myrrh is the resinous substance secreted by plants of the genus Commiphora. In traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, and traditional Arabic medicine, myrrh is regarded as an important medicinal material, widely used in the treatment of tr...

  • Article
  • Open Access
37 Citations
7,705 Views
11 Pages

Investigation of Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl. Oil and Its Main Components for Antiviral Activity

  • Valentina Noemi Madia,
  • Marta De Angelis,
  • Daniela De Vita,
  • Antonella Messore,
  • Alessandro De Leo,
  • Davide Ialongo,
  • Valeria Tudino,
  • Francesco Saccoliti,
  • Giovanna De Chiara and
  • Stefania Garzoli
  • + 5 authors

The resinous exudate produced by Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl. is commonly known as true myrrh and has been used since antiquity for several medicinal applications. Hundreds of metabolites have been identified in the volatile component of myrrh so f...

  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
3,906 Views
18 Pages

Sesquiterpenes from Myrrh and Their ICAM-1 Inhibitory Activity In Vitro

  • Katrin Kuck,
  • Guido Jürgenliemk,
  • Bartosz Lipowicz and
  • Jörg Heilmann

23 December 2020

By using various chromatographic steps (silica flash, CPC, preparative HPLC), 16 sesquiterpenes could be isolated from an ethanolic extract of myrrh resin. Their chemical structures were elucidated by 1D and 2D NMR spectroscopy and HRESIMS. Among the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
2,812 Views
11 Pages

13 November 2021

Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) and Myrrh (Commiphora Myrrha) essential oils (EOs) stand out for their benefits in terms of health and functionality. Buffalo set yogurt enriched with different concentrations of EOs (0.3, 0.6, and 0.9%) were inv...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
4,354 Views
30 Pages

Terpenoids from Myrrh and Their Cytotoxic Activity against HeLa Cells

  • Katrin Kuck,
  • Anna Unterholzner,
  • Bartosz Lipowicz,
  • Sebastian Schwindl,
  • Guido Jürgenliemk,
  • Thomas J. Schmidt and
  • Jörg Heilmann

8 February 2023

The oleo–gum resin of Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl. has a long history of medicinal use, although many of its constituents are still unknown. In the present investigation, 34 secondary metabolites were isolated from myrrh resin using diff...

  • Article
  • Open Access
912 Views
17 Pages

Larvicidal Effects and Phytochemical Analysis of Myrrh, Commiphora myrrh Chloroform, Methanol, and Acetone Extracts Against Dengue Vector Aedes aegypti L. (Diptera: Culicidae)

  • Abadi M. Mashlawi,
  • Hanan Bosly,
  • Amal Naif Alshammari,
  • Naimah Asid H. Alanazi,
  • Mohammed A. Akeel,
  • Amani Alhejely,
  • Fahdah Ayed Alshammari,
  • Mohammed Abdullah Jeraiby,
  • Naser Ahmed Alkenani and
  • Salama A. Salama

20 August 2025

Mosquitoes pose a significant problem worldwide because of the diseases they transmit. Due to its antimicrobial and disinfectant properties, Commiphora myrrha (C. myrrha) has long been a popular choice in traditional medicine. This study aimed to ext...

  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
5,373 Views
20 Pages

Phytochemical Composition of Commiphora Oleogum Resins and Their Cytotoxicity against Skin Cancer Cells

  • Judith Ulrich,
  • Svenja Stiltz,
  • Alexis St-Gelais,
  • Menna El Gaafary,
  • Thomas Simmet,
  • Tatiana Syrovets and
  • Michael Schmiech

17 June 2022

Oleogum resins of the genus Commiphora have been used in traditional medicines for centuries. More than 200 Commiphora species exhibit highly variable phytochemical compositions. A novel highly selective, sensitive, accurate HPLC-MS/MS method was dev...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,404 Views
19 Pages

7 February 2025

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a newly formulated Commiphora molmol (CM) nano-irrigant on the morphology, viability, proliferation, migration, and wound healing of human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hBMMSCs). Different conc...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
10,460 Views
12 Pages

Identification of Potential Skin Sensitizers in Myrrh

  • Qi Zhou,
  • Yongbei Liu,
  • Yanran Tang,
  • Yalda Shokoohinia,
  • Amar G. Chittiboyina,
  • Mei Wang and
  • Cristina Avonto

The exudate of Commiphora myrrha (myrrh) has been known for centuries as one of the most popular natural skin remedies. The characterization and safety assessment of myrrh ingredients are challenging due to the chemical variability of commercially av...

  • Review
  • Open Access
15 Citations
23,261 Views
15 Pages

12 November 2022

Organic materials have been the subject of numerous recent cosmetics studies. Plant extracts and/or plant-derived resources in the Middle East have significant potential in many cosmetic fields because they exhibit useful properties that promote the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
729 Views
24 Pages

Assessing the Insecticidal Performance of Commiphora myrrha Essential Oil Against Prostephanus truncatus and Sitophilus zeamais Using a Metabolomic Approach

  • Nickolas G. Kavallieratos,
  • Maria C. Boukouvala,
  • Constantin S. Filintas,
  • Demeter Lorentha S. Gidari,
  • Anna Skourti,
  • Vasiliki Panagiota C. Kyrpislidi,
  • Filippo Maggi,
  • Riccardo Petrelli,
  • Eleonora Spinozzi and
  • Marta Ferrati
  • + 2 authors

30 September 2025

Botanical insecticides have gained interest due to a rising demand for environmentally friendly pest control methods for stored-product protection. The insecticidal effectiveness of the essential oil (EO) obtained from the oleo-gum-resin of myrrh (Co...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,835 Views
14 Pages

1 February 2023

Background: Ischemia/reperfusion (I/R)-induced renal injury is a common reason for kidney injury in clinical settings; therefore, continuous investigation of novel nephroprotective agents is crucial. Myrrh, the oleoresin exudates generated by the gen...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
4,016 Views
9 Pages

8 December 2022

Recent clinical evidence supports the efficacy of a traditional medicinal product (TMP) containing a combination of myrrh (Commiphora myrrha (Nees) Engl.), coffee charcoal (Coffea arabica L.), and chamomile flower dry extract (Matricaria chamomilla L...

  • Review
  • Open Access
19 Citations
7,140 Views
15 Pages

Boswellia and Commiphora Species as a Resource Base for Rural Livelihood Security in the Horn of Africa: A Systematic Review

  • Badal Ahmed Hassan,
  • Edinam K. Glover,
  • Olavi Luukkanen,
  • Markku Kanninen and
  • Ramni Jamnadass

1 July 2019

The dryland vegetation and particularly the Acacia-Commiphora woodlands support the livelihoods of approximately 52 million rural households in the Horn of Africa. Aromatic resins are valuable non-wood forest products (NWFPs) derived from Boswellia a...

  • Article
  • Open Access
40 Citations
8,768 Views
11 Pages

11 July 2020

Recent clinical evidence suggests the efficacy of a traditional herbal medicinal product containing myrrh (Commiphora molmol Engl.), coffee charcoal (Coffea arabica L.) and chamomile flower dry extract (Matricaria chamomilla L.) in the therapy of inf...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,618 Views
27 Pages

11 September 2024

Myrrh has a long tradition in the treatment of inflammatory diseases. However, many of its (active) constituents are still unknown. In the present study, secondary metabolites were isolated from an ethanolic extract by various separation methods (liq...

  • Article
  • Open Access
533 Views
13 Pages

Preliminary Insights into the Non-Volatile Constituents of Commiphora ornifolia (Balf.f.) J.B.Gillett Oleogum Resin from Socotra Island

  • Martina Bortolami,
  • Dario La Montagna,
  • Chiara Toniolo,
  • Fabio Sciubba,
  • Adriano Patriarca,
  • Tiziana Moretti,
  • Ilaria Serafini,
  • Francesco Mura,
  • Emma Cocco and
  • Petr Maděra
  • + 5 authors

28 September 2025

Natural resins are complex mixtures of secondary metabolites produced by many plants in response to stress or injury and have long been used for their antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Among resin-producing genera, Commiph...

  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
5,343 Views
14 Pages

Synergistic Effect of Plant Extracts on Endodontic Pathogens Isolated from Teeth with Root Canal Treatment Failure: An In Vitro Study

  • Suraj Arora,
  • Shahabe Abullais Saquib,
  • Youssef A Algarni,
  • Mohammed Abdul Kader,
  • Irfan Ahmad,
  • Mohammad Y Alshahrani,
  • Priyanka Saluja,
  • Suheel Manzoor Baba,
  • Anshad M. Abdulla and
  • Shashit Shetty Bavabeedu

Background and objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the synergistic antimicrobial activity of extracts obtained from Salvadora persica (Miswak), Commiphora molmol (myrrh) and Azadirachta indica (neem) in combination with commercially available an...

  • Communication
  • Open Access
18 Citations
3,559 Views
11 Pages

10 May 2021

In traditional oriental medicines, Commiphora myrrha and its resinous exudate (i.e., myrrh) are used as herbal remedies to treat various inflammatory and metabolic disorders. Until now, C. myrrha-derived herbal products are considered useful source f...

  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,040 Views
17 Pages

Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry Chemical Profiling of Commiphora myrrha Resin Extracts and Evaluation of Larvicidal, Antioxidant, and Cytotoxic Activities

  • Naimah Asid H. Alanazi,
  • Abdullah A. Alamri,
  • Abadi M. Mashlawi,
  • Nujud Almuzaini,
  • Gamal Mohamed and
  • Salama A. Salama

13 April 2024

Plant extracts and essential oils can be alternative environmentally friendly agents to combat pathogenic microbes and malaria vectors. Myrrh is an aromatic oligum resin that is extracted from the stem of Commiphora spp. It is used in medicine as an...

  • Article
  • Open Access
33 Citations
6,849 Views
16 Pages

Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils against Staphylococcus and Malassezia Strains Isolated from Canine Dermatitis

  • Valentina Virginia Ebani,
  • Fabrizio Bertelloni,
  • Basma Najar,
  • Simona Nardoni,
  • Luisa Pistelli and
  • Francesca Mancianti

Staphylococcus spp. bacteria are the most frequently involved agents in canine cutaneous infections. Treatment of these infections is based on antibiotic therapy, that often is not effective because of the antibiotic-resistance of the bacterial strai...

  • Proceeding Paper
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,428 Views
4 Pages

Traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) have been considered an important source of curative remedy for many years due to their potential chemical components which can promote health and prevent diseases. According to TCM, influenza is differentiated int...