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

Myrrh, known in TCM as Mo Yao (没药), is the dried resin of Commiphora species. This raw resin is traditionally valued in Chinese herbal practice and is typically characterized as bitter and acrid in flavor. Supplied as whole or broken resin pieces for decoction, external preparations, or traditional formulations. Store in a cool dry place and use according to professional guidance.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Mo Yao myrrh resin supplied as a raw Chinese herbal ingredient
• Botanical source is Commiphora species resin, traditionally used in TCM
• Current-season stock with nitrogen-flush processing for freshness
• 500g bag packaged in 50g portions for convenient handling
• Suitable for decoction, external washes, and traditional herbal preparations

Quality & Sensory

Typically irregular amber to reddish-brown resin pieces with a glossy, sometimes dusty surface. The aroma is characteristically balsamic and slightly bitter, and the resin is brittle, breaking to a powdery or granular texture.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Traditional herbal decoctions prepared under professional guidance
• External washes and compresses in folk herbal practice
• Ingredient in traditional resin-based formulas
• Culinary or aromatic use in small amounts where traditionally applied

Traditional Uses

In TCM theory, Mo Yao is traditionally associated with invigorating blood and moving qi, and it has long been paired with Ru Xiang frankincense in classical resin formulas. Traditionally it is decocted or powdered for external applications and combined with other herbs in professional formulations. Store sealed in a cool dry place away from moisture.

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