Why Take Myrrh Gum into Battle?
The Ancient Greeks were known to have taken myrrh gum into battle – why? In fact, one of the hazards in ancient times, when man to man fighting would commonly lead to very severe cuts, was the gangrene that resulted from poor or non-existent field medicine. Even in recent times, gangrene was a hazard on the field of battle.
The Greek warriors found that my smearing myrrh gum into an open wound, not only would they avoid gangrene but that the wound would miraculously heal over a relatively short period of time. Gangrene is caused by bacterial attack on tissue devoid of adequate blood flow, and so lacking the components of the immune system that requires a flow of blood to the injured area.
Unless the infected area or limb was removed, gangrene would proceed to cause death – very common in hand to hand warfare when medical science was rudimentary at best. Myrrh gum is, in fact, a powerful antibacterial and antifungal anti-inflammatory, and the ideal substance for use in such conditions. Even today you can use it to help wounds heal properly and rapidly, and also to help reduce the symptoms of inflammation, such as swelling, pain and the formation of pus – the detritus of the immune system at work.
look for myrrh gum in capsule or tablet forms at your local or internet vitmain store. Always choose name brands like Solaray, Source Naturals, or Natures answer to ensure high quality and effective herb for better health and wellness.
