What is Commiphora?
Commiphora is a genus of flowering plants under the family Burseceae or Torchwood. Its species consist of trees and shrubs that can be seen growing in the regions of East India, Arabia and Africa. There are more than 180 known commiphora . The species in this family has numerous uses, including therapeutic purposes and in the production of perfumes. Variations of small to medium red, pink and white flowers hatch along harsh, woody stems. These perennials grow to heights of 13 feet (14 m) when they are fully ripe. The aromatic fragrance is emitted whenever parts of the leaves and branches of these plants are bruised or cut off. These trees are usually grown for their sap, which is used as a component for incense and herbal remedies for the treatment of high cholesterol, problems with jathers and excessive bleeding. Indian and Arab countries are the largest commercial consumers wightii . Like most species, Mukul Myrrh trees also have protective thorns on their trunk and branches and grow small during the summer, BělaColor flowers.
Another popular diversity of commiphora , which grows in some regions of Asia and Africa, is meccanensis , commonly named Balzam Gilead. The Bible mentions the plant as a source of herbal agents for diseases such as fever and stomach pain. His leaves exclude a fragrant smell. This medicinal plant is obtained products such as herbal balms for headaches and fragrant oils for worship.
These types of trees and shrubs can also be grown in gardens. 2 -white flowers are often used as an accent or endowment plants for domestic gardens. Myrrh can also function as a repellent surface of natural insects for outdoor living spaces such as pool decks and terraces, because mosquitoes and flies tend to avoid this tree. The maximum height for trees of the rubber is about 10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 m).
Most species in this genusU is mainly grown for their commercial value and healing functions rather than for ornamental reasons. The historical accounts of their many uses can be traced until 2000 B.C. The Egyptians used myrrrh for balsaming the sap of the tree and the Chinese cooked the leaves of the trees Mukul Myrrrh to create fragrances during the purification rituals. Modern product manufacturers Commiphora began the infusion of extracts of these plants products such as oral ox and acne creams.