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Myrtle Myrtus communis

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Common Names

Myrtle ,

Botanical Name

Myrtus communis

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Myrtle Medicinal Properties & Benefits
Common Uses:
Properties:	AntiViral* Astringent*
Parts Used:	Leaf and berries
Constituents:

The leaves of the myrtle tree are very aromatic and the plant has a number of medicinal uses.

In traditional herbal medicine myrtle has it has been taken internally for urinary infections, digestive problems, bronchial congestion, and dry coughs. In Ayveda it is seen as a treatment for cerebral infections, most notably epilepsy. Myrtle has also been used at various times as an astringent, an antiseptic and a decongestant. ¹

The oil has a distinct, spicy, camphor-like aroma. The better oils exhibit a sweeter, fresher note. Learn More

Side Effects:

Avoid in pregnancy

How to Use: Myrtle

Preparation Methods :Myrtle leaves can be used in teas. The essential oil can be used in aromatherapy.

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(Myrtus communis) Origin- Tunisia Method of Cultivation- Wildharvested Common Method Of Extraction: Steam distilled Parts Used: Leaves and twigs Note Classification: Middle to Base Aroma: Clear, fresh, camphoraceous, sweet-herbaceous odor

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Myrtus communis Origin- Turkey

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Myrtle Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Plant Description
Myrtle is an evergreen shrub that grows wild throughout the Mediterranean. It has small edible blue purple berries, and fragrant white flowers.
In the Kitchen: Myrtle leaves can be used as a tea, and can be subsituted for bay leaves in cooking. Mytle branches can be used as firewood, for grilling it transmits a spicy aromatic flavor to meats and vegetables.
Folklore, Myths and Legends
History and Traditions
The ancient Egyptians used to crush the leaves and add them to wine to treat fever and infection. Dioscorides used the same recipe for stomach, bladder and pulmonary infections. Myrtle was first introduced into Britain in 1597, and was used in the nineteenth century for bronchial infections, genitourinary problems, and hemorrhoids. ^{(Walji, H.,114)}
Astrology:
This tree is under Mercury. The leaves sometimes, but chiefly the berries are used. They are both of them dry and binding. ^{Nicholas Culpeper}
References:
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