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Commiphora myrrha
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Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com Feb 5, 2026 10 facts
claimPlants containing resin or latex, specifically Commiphora myrrha, Acacia reficiens, and Boswellia ogadensis, were reported to cause itching or irritation in the mouth or on the skin, particularly during handling or chewing.
claimBased on a direct matrix ranking of multi-purpose wild edible plants, Balanites aegyptiaca, Carissa edulis, Commiphora myrrha, Boswellia ogadensis, and Moringa stenopetala received the highest cumulative utility scores across multiple use categories.
claimResin-producing species such as C. myrrha and B. ogadensis are valued for nutrition, medicinal, and cultural uses, reflecting the connection between traditional plant knowledge, health practices, and livelihoods.
claimTamarindus indica, Ficus sycomorus, and Commiphora myrrha hold nutritional and symbolic significance for Somali and Oromo communities, as they are used in rituals, communal gatherings, and traditional healing practices.
claimZiziphus mauritiana, Ficus sycomorus, Lippia triphylla, and Commiphora myrrha received moderate preference scores from local informants, with rankings influenced by factors such as taste, availability, and seasonal constraints.
claimIntermediate-ranked wild edible plants in the Shabelle Zone, such as Z. mauritiana, F. sycomorus, L. triphylla, and C. myrrha, are used less frequently due to factors like short harvest windows, specific preparation requirements, or taste preferences.
procedureEx-situ conservation methods for threatened wild edible plant species include the use of nurseries, seed banks, and botanical gardens, particularly for species such as Balanites ogadensis, Commiphora myrrha, and Ekebergia dammanniana.
claimStems are used as a food source in Commiphora gileadensis, and resin is collected from Acacia reficiens, Commiphora myrrha, and Boswellia ogadensis.
claimThe wild edible plant species B. aegyptiaca, C. edulis, C. myrrha, B. ogadensis, and M. stenopetala are valued for food, medicinal applications, fuel, construction materials, livestock fodder, and cultural practices.
claimHabitat loss caused by agricultural expansion, deforestation, and urbanization threatens wild edible plant species including Lippia triphylla, Vangueria madagascariensis, and Commiphora myrrha.
Medicinal plants: bioactive compounds, biological activities ... frontiersin.org 2 facts
referenceElmoslemany et al. (2024) investigated the therapeutic effects of frankincense (Gum olibanum) and myrrh (Commiphora myrrha) resin extracts on DEN/CCL4-induced hepatocellular carcinoma in rats.
claimCommiphora myrrha gum resins from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia demonstrated antibacterial activity in a 2023 laboratory evaluation.