ISSN:
1476-4687
Source:
Nature Archives 1869 - 2009
Topics:
Biology
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Chemistry and Pharmacology
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Medicine
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Natural Sciences in General
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Physics
Notes:
[Auszug] SIR - Myrrh is a natural compound secreted by shrubs of the genus Com-miphora of the Burseraceae. It is common in northeast tropical Africa, and is composed of essential oils, water-soluble gums and alcohol-soluble resins1. In antiquity, myrrh was used by the Egyptians for embalming and by the Jews ...
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/379029a0
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