Some of the ways myrrh and frankincense are used include: Myrrh could support oral health: Myrrh has long been used to treat oral inflammation and infections, and it is also included in some natural toothpaste and mouthwashes. Research also suggests that people with gingivitis who use a mouthwash containing myrrh oil could see symptoms of the condition reduce. Frankincense may be effective for IBD: Inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease may be helped by using frankincense. A study found that the H15 extract may be more effective in treating Crohn’s disease compared to standard anti-inflammatory prescription drugs used to treat the condition. Myrrh is used to treat skin wounds and infections: One study found that an essential oil blend of myrrh, lavender, Hawaiian sandalwood, rose, frankincense and helichrysum helped to heal skin wounds. While it wasn’t clearly established that the positive results were a direct result of using myrrh, it does suggest it could prove beneficial. Frankincense can improve asthma symptoms: Bronchial asthma could be improved through continued use of frankincense, as shown in a 1998 study. The results found that asthma indicators and symptoms decreased, and research is ongoing to discover more evidence about how frankincense could reduce asthmatic reactions to environmental allergens.