Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Myrrh resin oil is approved as a synthetic/natural flavoring under 21 CFR 172.510. Higher-dose ingestion (e.g., supplements) has been linked to uterine stimulation and is contraindicated in pregnancy; can cause GI upset, contact dermatitis, and rare hepatotoxicity in case reports.
What it is
Extract of the gum-resin from Commiphora myrrha (myrrh tree), containing terpenoids, sesquiterpenes, and resin acids.
Used as a flavoring (bitter, balsamic) in some bitters and liqueurs; primarily a botanical for cosmetics, fragrance, and traditional medicine.
Why it's flagged
- contraindicated in pregnancy
- GI upset
- case reports of hepatotoxicity at high doses
What regulators actually say
"Natural flavoring substances and natural substances used in conjunction with flavors... Myrrh (Commiphora molmol; C. abyssinica)."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Myrrh oil and gum permitted as natural flavoring under 21 CFR 172.510
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as a flavoring under Regulation (EC) 1334/2008
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