Taber's Medical Dictionary
Commiphora
(kŏ-mif′ŏ-ră)
[L. Commiphora, fr Gr. kommiphora, gum-bearing]
A genus of nearly 200 flowering plants, shrubs, and trees, native to Africa, Arabia, and India. Several species produce fragrant resins used for incense, perfume, and medication.
Commiphora gileadensis
SEE: balm of Gilead (1)
Commiphora mukul
SEE: guggul
Commiphora opobalsamum
SEE: balm of Gilead (1)
Commiphora wightii
SEE: guggul
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Commiphora. In: Venes DD, ed. Taber's Medical Dictionary. F.A. Davis Company; 2021. https://www.tabers.com/tabersonline/view/Tabers-Dictionary/755493/all/Commiphora. Accessed April 10, 2021.
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