Myrrh Research Paper

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It is fascinating how many natural remedies have been used for oral health care over time. Honey is one of the most common antimicrobials due to its peroxide content which moisturizes the mouth while healing oral wounds. In the early 1200s, honey was traded in Latvia and Riga for its healing properties (Garlough, 2016). Native Americans used purple coneflowers, as an essential antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal herb. In today’s society, the coneflower is better known as Echinacea, which has immune system boosting properties. Myrrh is usually remembered as a spice gifted to Jesus of Nazareth by the three wise men but it was used as an antiseptic by ancient Chinese, Egyptian, Arab and African cultures. By rinsing out your mouth or applying

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