the immune response. Eating resin or oil from guggulu has been found to lower levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood supporting the ancient belief that myrrh can assist in weight loss and perhaps extend the length of your life.
Frankincense and myrrh have both been found to have antiseptic, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties and so they make valuable dressings. Inhalation of steam laden with the oils of these resins has been found to result in dilation of the bronchii of the lungs. This may support the ancient recommendation that these resins can relieve the symptoms of bronchitis and other chest infections.
As with many of the ancient natural and herbal remedies, the application of which was once widespread, frankincense and myrrh is fairly absent on the prescription list of most modern doctors. This could be changing as the medicinal qualities of these two resins, like so many other natural remedies, are being explored by todays medical researchers. This wisdom, that has been handed down from our forefathers (and foremothers) and has continued in the realms of natural therapy and new age practices could soon become revived for mainstream medicine.
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