Myrtle

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MYRTUS COMMUNIS

Myrtle

Immune Support

WHAT IS IT?

Myrtle is a small aromatic evergreen shrub native to North Africa and the Mediterranean region. It has a long history of use dating to ancient Greece and

WHAT IS IT USED FOR?

The leaves are rich in essential oils, which are the main active constituents in Myrtle. Modern European herbalists use Myrtle to support normal lung function, and the

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Active Consituents

monoterpenes: alpha pinene, 1,8-cineole, linalool, linalyl acetate, myrtenol

Parts Used

Essential oil

Additional Resources

1.) Aleksic V, Knezevic P. Microbiological Research 169(2014): 240-254. 2.) Alipour G, Dashti S, Hosseinzadeh H. Review of pharmacological effects of Myrtus communis L. and its active constituents. Phytother Res. 2014 Aug;28(8):1125-36. 3.) Bouzabata A, Cabral C, Gonçalves MJ, Cruz MT, et al. Myrtus communis L. as source of a bioactive and safe essential oil. Food Chem Toxicol. 2015 Jan;75:166-72.

Important Precautions

Not for use during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs please consult your doctor prior to use.

Disclaimer

This information in our Herbal Reference Guide is intended only as a general reference for further exploration, and is not a replacement for professional health advice. This content does not provide dosage information, format recommendations, toxicity levels, or possible interactions with prescription drugs. Accordingly, this information should be used only under the direct supervision of a qualified health practitioner such as a naturopathic physician.

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