Myrrh Topical Solution
» Prepare Myrrh Topical Solution as follows:
| Myrrh | 200 g |
| A mixture of Alcohol and Water (85:15) | 900 mL |
| Alcohol, a sufficient quantity, to make | 1000 mL |
Macerate about 200 g of coarsely ground Myrrh with an alcohol-water mixture for 48 hours at room temperature in a suitable vessel, which is fitted with a lid and a mechanical stirrer, agitating the mixture with the stirrer. Allow the resulting mixture to stand overnight. Decant the mixture, filter, dilute the filtrate with Alcohol to 1000 mL, and mix.
Labeling—
Label it to indicate that it is intended for topical and oropharyngeal use only.
Identification—
Using Topical Solution as the Test solution, proceed as directed for Identification tests C and D under Myrrh.
Other requirements—
It meets the requirements for Packaging and Storage and Labeling for Tinctures under Botanical Extracts 
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Auxiliary Information—
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| Topic/Question | Contact | Expert Committee |
| Monograph | Maged H. Sharaf, Ph.D.
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(DSB05) Dietary Supplements - Botanicals |
USP32–NF27 Page 3017
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