Myrrh Resin Mo Yao Commiphora Dried Herb and Powder for Traditional Herbal Use 500g

Myrrh, known in TCM as Mo Yao (没药), is the resinous gum obtained from Commiphora species. This listing offers dried myrrh resin lumps and ground myrrh powder, both traditional raw botanical materials. In TCM theory myrrh is acrid and bitter with warm properties, traditionally associated with moving blood and easing discomfort. Store sealed in a cool dry place and use under professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic myrrh resin supplied as whole lumps or freshly ground powder
• Botanical source Commiphora species known in TCM as Mo Yao 没药
• Traditional herb valued in classical formulas for blood-moving and pain-easing applications
• Available in 500g packs of either whole resin or powder
• Suitable for external washes, topical pastes, and professional formula preparation

Quality & Sensory

The resin typically appears as irregular amber to reddish-brown lumps with a glossy, waxy surface and a characteristic balsamic, slightly bitter aroma. Ground powder is fine and yellowish-brown. When moistened or heated it typically releases a resinous, acrid scent with a bitter, pungent taste.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Ground into powder for external topical pastes and plasters
• Decocted or infused for external washes in traditional practice
• Incorporated into classical formulas by professional herbalists
• Used in traditional liniments and foot-soak blends

Traditional Uses

In TCM, Mo Yao is traditionally associated with invigorating blood, dispelling stasis, reducing swelling, and easing pain, and it is often paired with Ru Xiang (frankincense) in classical formulas. Traditionally it was ground into powder for pills, pastes, and external applications. Folk practice also used myrrh resin in washes and soaks for sore muscles and joints.

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