Myrtle Myrtus communis


Myrtus communis
Myrtus communis flower
  • Common Names
  • Myrtle
  • Botanical Name
  • Myrtus communis
  • Family
  • MYRTACEAE

Medicinal Uses & Benefits of Myrtle

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How to Use: Myrtle


The leaves of the myrtle tree are very aromatic and the plant has a number of medicinal uses. In traditional herbal medicine myrtle has been taken internally for urinary infections, digestive problems, bronchial congestion, and dry coughs. In Ayurveda 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

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

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Myrtle Remedies



In the Kitchen: Myrtle leaves can be used as a tea, and can be substituted for bay leaves in cooking. Myrtle branches can be used as firewood, for grilling it transmits a spicy aromatic flavor to meats and vegetables.

Myrtle Side Effects: Avoid in pregnancy

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Plant Description


  • Flowers:5 petal star like flower, usually white
  • Plant Class:Flowering Evergreen Shrub
  • Leaves: Fragrant with essential oil, 3-5 cm long
  • Fruit: Edible blue-purple berries with several seeds.
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  • Distribution:Native to the Mediterranean, Southern Europe and Northern Africa


References:
books citedWorks Cited
  1. Mountain Rose Herbs