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'''Myrtus''' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae described by Linnaeus in 1753.
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==Uses==
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{{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}}.
  
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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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==Parts Used==
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{{Parts Used|Dried folaige}}, {{Parts Used|Flowers}}.
  
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== Description ==
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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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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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==Common names==
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{{Common names|kn=Murukulu gida|ml=|sa=Gandhamalati|ta=Cativam, Kulinaval|te=Chitti jama|hi=Baragasha, Murad|en=True Myrtle, Common myrtle}}
  
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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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==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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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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===Rasa===
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Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)
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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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== Uses ==
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==Habit==
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{{Habit|Herb}}
  
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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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==Identification==
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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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===Leaf===
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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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{{Leaf|Simple||Foliage Color (Spring) is Green}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
  
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==Common name==
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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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* '''Hindi''' - Murad
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===Fruit===
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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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<references>
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
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<ref name="uses">[https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquore_di_mirto it:Liquore di mirto]</ref>
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<ref name="uses2">[https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/other/myrtle.html "Organicfacts"]</ref>
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==Where to get the saplings==
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</references>
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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.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
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==Commonly seen growing in areas==
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{{Commonly seen|Mediterranean region}}.
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==Photo Gallery==
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<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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File:Starr 070621-7466 Myrtus communis.jpg|Flowers
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File:Myrtus communis12.jpg|Flowers
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File:Myrtus communis 10.jpg|Fruits
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File:Myrtus communis in Jardin botanique de la Charme.jpg|Leaves
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File:Myrtus communis RJB.jpg|Fruits
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File:Flora della Sardegna 213 (6).JPG|Fruits
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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]]
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[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]]
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[[Category:Myrtaceae]]

Latest revision as of 12:58, 25 June 2020

Myrtus

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

Uses

Respiratory conditions, Skin problems, Boosted immune system, Hormone balance, Cancer, Kidney health, Cognitive abilities, Heart health, Diabetes.

Parts Used

Dried folaige, Flowers.

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 Murukulu gida
Hindi Baragasha, Murad
Malayalam
Tamil Cativam, Kulinaval
Telugu Chitti jama
Marathi NA
Gujarathi NA
Punjabi NA
Kashmiri NA
Sanskrit Gandhamalati
English True Myrtle, Common myrtle


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.[3]

Commonly seen growing in areas

Mediterranean region.

Photo Gallery

  • Flowers

  • Flowers

  • Fruits

  • Leaves

  • Fruits

  • Fruits

References

  1. ↑ Chemical constituents
  2. ↑ Plant charecteristics
  3. ↑ How to Grow

External Links

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