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Can The Inhaling Of Frankincense And Myrrh Show False Positive In A Drug Test?
Question: my name is XXXXXXX I'm 50 years old, I have a question on frankincense and myrrh, I hope this doesn't sound to foolish for you. I have been burning this type of incense, it doesn't look like the typical incense, like little cones or on sticks, it comes in a bag it looks like little rocks & tree bark. Now I'm a former drug user and I've been clean for little over 10 years and I pretty much seen everything you can imagine. I gotta tell you this stuff looks like the hard stuff "dope & crack" it is very aromatic but not the heavy perfume kind of smell like typical incense. But it kinda makes the arthritis symptoms I have more bearable and nasal congestion is non existent. I actually bought this stuff for Christmas time. I did alittle research and found out it did have these positive effects, but my question is if my job gives me a drug screening will this come back saying I'm on drugs? I hope this doesn't sound crazy. thanks
Brief Answer:
No,these herbs won't cause any problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.It doesn't sounds crazy at all.
You don't need to worry because frankincense and myrrh have nothing to do with drugs.They don't have any ingredient similar with cocaine ,heroine, marijuana etc that would confuse a drug test.
Frankincense and myrrh are aromatic herbs.They have some analgesic properties because some elements of these herbs can affect opioid receptors in brain which influence pain perception.For this reason these herbs can cause some relief in patients with arthritis or other painful conditions.Some compounds in these herbs have anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic effects.
They are pretty safe and won't cause you any health problem .
You don't need to worry about the drug screening test.These herbs won't interfere with it.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you need further help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
No,these herbs won't cause any problem.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.It doesn't sounds crazy at all.
You don't need to worry because frankincense and myrrh have nothing to do with drugs.They don't have any ingredient similar with cocaine ,heroine, marijuana etc that would confuse a drug test.
Frankincense and myrrh are aromatic herbs.They have some analgesic properties because some elements of these herbs can affect opioid receptors in brain which influence pain perception.For this reason these herbs can cause some relief in patients with arthritis or other painful conditions.Some compounds in these herbs have anti-inflammatory and antiarthritic effects.
They are pretty safe and won't cause you any health problem .
You don't need to worry about the drug screening test.These herbs won't interfere with it.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you need further help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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