Myrtus communis

Myrtus communis
Family:Myrtus communis; Antibiotic; Antiseptic; Aromatic; Astringent; Balsamic; Carminative; Haemostatic; Tonic.
Common name:Myrtle
The leaves are aromatic balsamic haemostatic and tonic. Recent research has revealed a substance in the plant that has an antibiotic action. The active ingredients in myrtle are rapidly absorbed and give a violet-like scent to the urine within 15 minutes. The plant is taken internally in the treatment of urinary infections digestive problems vaginal discharge bronchial congestion sinusitis and dry coughs. In India it is considered to be useful in the treatment of cerebral affections especially epilepsy. Externally it is used in the treatment of acne (the essential oil is normally used here) wounds gum infections and haemorrhoids. The leaves are picked as required and used fresh or dried. An essential oil obtained from the plant is antiseptic. It contains the substance myrtol - this is used as a remedy for gingivitis. The oil is used as a local application in the treatment of rheumatism. The fruit is carminative. It is used in the treatment of dysentery diarrhoea haemorrhoids internal ulceration and rheumatism.

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