Is the $250 test the same as USP monograph testing?
No. Myrrh (Commiphora molmol) does not fit the standard $250 identity, purity and quantity test, so it is tested to the USP Myrrh monograph. Pricing is quoted.
What gives myrrh its identity?
The aroma and identity of myrrh come mostly from furanosesquiterpenes in its volatile oil. A chromatographic profile of the oil shows these well, while the gum part does not chromatograph.
Is guggul the same as myrrh?
No. The monograph excludes Commiphora mukul, the source of guggul, which is a different resin. The volatile profile helps tell true myrrh from guggul and other Commiphora resins.
What form does myrrh arrive in?
Usually as resin tears, powder or a tincture. Tinctures are diluted in alcohol, so results are reported on the liquid as received unless you ask otherwise.