May Support Oral Health

Myrrh has long been used to treat mouth infections and irritation due to its antibacterial qualities. The FDA has authorized myrrh oil as a flavor in several natural types of mouthwash and toothpaste. Furthermore, when persons with Behcet's illness, an inflammatory ailment, took a myrrh mouthwash four times a day for a week to treat severe mouth sores, 50% saw total pain alleviation and 19% experienced complete healing of their mouth sores. According to animal studies, mouthwash containing myrrh oil may also assist with gingivitis, which is inflammation of the gums surrounding your teeth caused by plaque accumulation.

More research is needed to validate these advantages. Keep in mind that large amounts of myrrh can be hazardous, so never ingest myrrh oral-care products. Furthermore, if you have had oral surgery, it may be better to avoid using myrrh mouthwash while recuperating. Test-tube research discovered that when exposed to myrrh, sutures, particularly silk ones, deteriorate, yet they held up in the concentrations present in mouthwash.