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Myrtus communis L.
Myrtaceae
- Myrtle
- as آس
- marsin مرسين
- reihan ريحان
- yas ياس
- hadas matzuy
- הדס מצוי
Phanerophyte shrub
- Mediterranean maquis and forest
and other botanical details.
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Myrtus communis L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatological | Warts |
Anti-Infective | 1. Burn tip of a branch & apply to wart. |
Branch /twig, Leaf | Z |
| Endocrine/ Metabolic | Diabetes mellitus |
Hypoglycemic | Cook leaves in water + leaves of olive + "feijan" (Ruta bracteosa) & drink. |
Leaf | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Abdominal pain |
Carminative | Cook leaves & stems in water & drink. |
Leaf, Stem | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Diarrhea & vomiting; also for children |
Anti-Infective, Anti-diarrheal, Anti-emetic | Cook leaves & seeds + "kammun busufa" (Ammodaucus leucotrichus) + inner layers of onion + egg with shell, filter & drink. |
Leaf, Seed | Z |
| Gastrointestinal | Jaundice |
Hepatic | Mix leaves + "hundal" (unclear what this is). (Preparation/ Admin. not specified.) |
Leaf | Z |
| General | Excessive perspiration |
Anti-hydrotic | Decoct leaves & use filtrate to wash with. |
Leaf | B |
| Kidney & Urinary Tract | Diuretic |
Diuretic | Prepare tea from leaves. (Admin. not specified.) |
Leaf | Z |
| Men`s Health/ Sexuality | Increase virility |
Aphrodisiac | Cook leaves & stems in water + "butum" (Pistacia atlantica) branches & drink. |
Leaf, Stem | Z |
| Nervous System | Headache |
Analgesic | Grind leaves, mix + vinegar, spread over cloth & apply to head. |
Leaf | Z |
| Opthalmic | Cataract |
Visual health | Prepare infusion in water of Myrtus. (Plant Part not specified). Add grated "'afs" (gallnut, Galla halepensis, See NOTES 1) to infusion & apply liquid to eye. |
Not specified | Z |
| Oral Health | Strengthen teeth & stop bleeding (from gums) |
Anti-caries, Anti-gum disease | Cook leaves in water + rose leaves + grapevine branches + lentils & gargle. |
Leaf | Z |
| Oral Health | Toothache |
Analgesic | Chew fresh leaves. |
Leaf | B |
| Respiratory | Cough |
Anti-tussive | Cook myrtle seeds + dried almond shells + dried figs + "nabat" sugar + brown sugar + carob + mustard for a long time to obtain a jam; eat x1 teaspoon/day mornings. |
Seed | Z |
| Respiratory | Fever & cold |
Anti-Infective, Anti-pyretic | Prepare tea from leaves. (Admin. not specified.) |
Leaf | Z |
| Women`s Health | Dysmenorrhoea |
Analgesic | Decoct leaf & stems & drink x1 cup as needed. |
Leaf, Stem | B |
| Women`s Health | Menstrual disturbances |
Emmenagogue | Mix leaves + honey + cow's bile (See NOTES 2); prepare as tampon & insert vaginally. |
Leaf | Z |
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Notes
2. Galla halepensis used with Myrtus communis for cataract is an excrescence or gallnut caused by the gall wasp (genus Cynips) on Oak species, especially Quercus infectoria.
3. Use of cow`s bile (or any animal part) in recipe for menstrual problems is not recommended.