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[[File:Myrtus communis4.jpg|thumb|right|'' Myrtus'']]
 
[[File:Myrtus communis4.jpg|thumb|right|'' Myrtus'']]
  
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'''Myrtus''', with the common name '''myrtle''', is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae, described by Linnaeus in 1753.
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'''Myrtus''' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae described by Linnaeus in 1753.
  
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== Description ==
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==Uses==
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{{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Cuts}}, {{Uses|Snakebites}}, {{Uses|Curing liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}
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Myrtus communis, the "common myrtle", is native across the Mediterranean region, Macaronesia, western Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. It is also cultivated.
 
  
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The plant is an evergreen shrub or small tree, growing to 5 metres (16 ft) tall. The leaf is entire, 3–5 cm long, with a fragrant essential oil.
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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Dried Folaige}}, {{Parts Used|Whole herb}}.
  
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The star-like flower has five petals and sepals, and numerous stamens. Petals usually are white. The flower is pollinated by insects.
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==Chemical Composition==
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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"/>
  
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The fruit is a round berry containing several seeds, most commonly blue-black in colour. A variety with yellow-amber berries is also present. The seeds are dispersed by birds that eat the berries.
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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Agrimony}}
  
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== Uses ==
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==Properties==
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Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.
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===Dravya===
  
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*Myrtus communis, the common myrtle, is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for use as a shrub in gardens and parks. It is often used as a hedge plant, with its small leaves shearing cleanly.
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===Rasa===
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*Myrtus communis, the common myrtle, is used in the islands of Sardinia and Corsica to produce an aromatic liqueur called Mirto by macerating it in alcohol. Mirto is one of the most typical drinks of Sardinia and comes in two varieties: mirto rosso (red) produced by macerating the berries, and mirto bianco (white) produced from the less common yellow berries and sometimes the leaves.<ref name="uses"/>
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Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
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*One of the ancient applications of myrtle leaves was for the treatment of urinary tract or kidney issues. Myrtle can help to stimulate urination, thereby eliminating excess toxins, salts, fluids, and even fat, thereby helping to regulate the functions of your kidneys.<ref name="uses2"/>
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===Guna===
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Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)
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===Veerya===
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Ushna (Hot)
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===Vipaka===
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Katu (Pungent)
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===Karma===
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Kapha, Vata
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===Prabhava===
  
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==Common name==
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Herb}}
  
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* '''Hindi''' - Murad
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==Identification==
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===Leaf===
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{{Leaf|Simple||Foliage Color (Spring) is Green}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
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== References ==
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===Flower===
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{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|White|5-20|Flower Interest is Showy and Flowers are Fragrant}}
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<references>
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<ref name="uses">[https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquore_di_mirto it:Liquore di mirto]</ref>
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===Fruit===
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<ref name="uses2">[https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/other/myrtle.html "Organicfacts"]</ref>
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{{Fruit||7–10 mm|Fragrant Fruit is Fragrant|Fruit Color is Black|Single}}
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</references>
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===Other features===
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
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==Where to get the saplings==
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==Mode of Propagation==
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{{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}.
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==How to plant/cultivate==
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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"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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File:Odermennig.jpg
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File:Agrimonia eupatoria02.jpg
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Image:Agrimonia eupatoria MHNT.BOT.2004.0.jpg
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</gallery>
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==References==
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<references>  
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<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24706627 "chemical constituents"]</ref>
  
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== External Links ==
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<ref name="Leaf">[http://www.learn2grow.com/plants/myrtus-communis/ "plant charecteristics"]</ref>
  
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*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrtus Myrtus-Wikipedia]
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<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/howtogrow/3346354/Myrtle-How-to-grow.html "How to Grow"]</ref>
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</references>
  
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==External Links==
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* [https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/other/myrtle.html Benefits Of Myrtle]
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* [http://www.plantsrescue.com/tag/myrtus-communis/ Myrtus on plantrescue.com]
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* [http://agris.fao.org/agris-search/search.do?recordID=IT2005602013 Myrtus on food and agriculture organization of united states]
 
[[Category:Herbs]]
 
[[Category:Herbs]]

Revision as of 17:53, 24 May 2018

Myrtus

Myrtus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae described by Linnaeus in 1753.

Uses

Wounds, Cuts, Snakebites, Curing liver disorders, Skin eruptions, Blotches, Pimples, Diarrhea, Sore throats

Parts Used

Dried Folaige, Whole herb.

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[1]

Common names

Language Common name
Kannada
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil
Telugu
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit
English Agrimony


Properties

Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.

Dravya

Rasa

Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)

Guna

Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)

Veerya

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka

Katu (Pungent)

Karma

Kapha, Vata

Prabhava

Habit

Herb

Identification

Leaf

Kind Shape Feature
Simple Foliage Color (Spring) is Green

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Flower

Type Size Color and composition Stamen More information
Unisexual 2-4cm long White 5-20 Flower Interest is Showy and Flowers are Fragrant

Fruit

Type Size Mass Appearance Seeds More information
7–10 mm Fragrant Fruit is Fragrant Fruit Color is Black Single {{{6}}}

Other features

List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used

Where to get the saplings

Mode of Propagation

Seeds, Cuttings.

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.[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Tall grasslands, meadows, Borders of forests and fields.

Photo Gallery

  • Odermennig.jpg
  • Agrimonia eupatoria02.jpg
  • Agrimonia eupatoria MHNT.BOT.2004.0.jpg

References

  1. ↑ "chemical constituents"
  2. ↑ "plant charecteristics"
  3. ↑ "How to Grow"

External Links

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