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[[File:Myrtus communis4.jpg|thumb|right|'' Myrtus'']]
'''Myrtus''' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae described by Linnaeus in 1753.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Respiratory conditions}}, {{Uses|Skin problems}}, {{Uses|Boosted immune system}}, {{Uses|Hormone balance}}, {{Uses|Cancer}}, {{Uses|Kidney health}}, {{Uses|Cognitive abilities}}, {{Uses|Heart health}}, {{Uses|Diabetes}}.
==Chemical Composition==
The GC/MS analysis of the essential oil revealed 17 compounds. Myrtenyl acetate (20.75%), 1,8-cineol (16.55%), α-pinene (15.59%), linalool (13.30%), limonene (8.94%), linalyl acetate (3.67%), geranyl acetate (2.99%), and α-terpineol (2.88%) were the major components.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=murukulu Murukulu gida|ml=|sa=Gandhamalati|ta=cativamCativam, kulinavalKulinaval|te=chitti Chitti jama|hi=Baragasha, Murad|en=True Myrtle, Common myrtle}}
==Properties==
==How to plant/cultivate==
For the best results, plant myrtle outdoors in late spring in a well-drained, sheltered position. This gives it the best chance of establishing lots of root before winter weather sets in.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24706627 "chemical Chemical constituents"]</ref>
<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.learn2grow.com/plants/myrtus-communis/ "plant Plant charecteristics"]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/howtogrow/3346354/Myrtle-How-to-grow.html "How to Grow"]</ref>
</references>
