Myrrh gum is the sap-like resin produced by a thorny shrub in the Commiphora genus, which includes frankincense When the bark of the tree is cut, the resin escapes in “tears” or small beads, which harden quickly and become glossy and amber-colored with age.
Dried myrrh gum is highly fragrant and is used alone or in blends with other materials to create quality incense