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[[File:Myrtus communis 1.jpg|thumb|right|'''Myrtus communis''']] | [[File:Myrtus communis 1.jpg|thumb|right|'''Myrtus communis''']] | ||
− | '''Myrtus communis''' | + | '''Myrtus communis''' is also known as common myrtle or true myrtle. It is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae. It is an evergreen shrub native to southern Europe, north Africa, western Asia, Macaronesia and the Indian Subcontinent. |
==Uses== | ==Uses== | ||
− | {{Uses| | + | {{Uses|Gastric ulcer}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Dysentery}},{{Uses|Cancer}}, {{Uses|Rheumatism}}, {{Uses|Hemorrhage}}, {{Uses|Deep sinuses}}, {{Uses|Leucorrhoea}}, {{Uses|Hemorrhoid}}, {{Uses|Inflammation}}, {{Uses|Dyspepsia}}, {{Uses|Anxiety}}, {{Uses|Insomnia}}, {{Uses|Diabetes}} |
==Parts Used== | ==Parts Used== | ||
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==Chemical Composition== | ==Chemical Composition== | ||
− | Linalool (36.2%), followed by estragole (18.4%) and 1,8-cineole (11.4%). The oxygenated monoterpenes were the predominant chemical group (71.2%), followed by the sesquiterpenoids (16%). | + | Linalool (36.2%), followed by estragole (18.4%) and 1,8-cineole (11.4%). The oxygenated monoterpenes were the predominant chemical group (71.2%), followed by the sesquiterpenoids (16%).<ref name="chemical composition"/> |
− | <ref name="chemical composition"/> | ||
==Common names== | ==Common names== | ||
− | {{Common names|kn= | + | {{Common names|kn=Murukulu gida|ml=|sa=गGandhamalati|ta=Cativam, Kulinaval|te=Chitti jama|hi=Baragasha, Murad, Vilayati mehndi|en=True Myrtle, Common myrtle}} |
==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
===Leaf=== | ===Leaf=== | ||
− | {{Leaf|Simple| | + | {{Leaf|Simple|Round in outline|The leaf is entire, 3-5 cm long, producing a fragrant essential oil.}}<ref name="Leaf"/> |
===Flower=== | ===Flower=== | ||
− | {{Flower|Bisexual| | + | {{Flower|Bisexual|Star-like flowers|White||The flowers are pollinated by insects, and the seeds are dispersed by birds that eat the berries.}} |
===Other features=== | ===Other features=== | ||
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==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
− | When fully dormant Myrtus communis is hardy to between -10 and -15°C (14-5°F) as long as it is sheltered from cold drying winds, though it does withstand quite considerable maritime exposure. | + | When fully dormant Myrtus communis is hardy to between -10 and -15°C (14-5°F) as long as it is sheltered from cold drying winds, though it does withstand quite considerable maritime exposure.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> |
− | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> | ||
==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
− | * [http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-132410 Myrtus communis] | + | * [http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-132410 Myrtus communis on the plant list.org] |
[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
[[Category:Myrtaceae]] | [[Category:Myrtaceae]] |
Latest revision as of 13:04, 25 June 2020
Myrtus communis is also known as common myrtle or true myrtle. It is a species of flowering plant in the myrtle family Myrtaceae. It is an evergreen shrub native to southern Europe, north Africa, western Asia, Macaronesia and the Indian Subcontinent.
Contents
- 1 Uses
- 2 Parts Used
- 3 Chemical Composition
- 4 Common names
- 5 Properties
- 6 Habit
- 7 Identification
- 8 List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
- 9 Where to get the saplings
- 10 Mode of Propagation
- 11 How to plant/cultivate
- 12 Commonly seen growing in areas
- 13 Photo Gallery
- 14 References
- 15 External Links
Uses
Gastric ulcer, Diarrhea, Dysentery,Cancer, Rheumatism, Hemorrhage, Deep sinuses, Leucorrhoea, Hemorrhoid, Inflammation, Dyspepsia, Anxiety, Insomnia, Diabetes
Parts Used
Chemical Composition
Linalool (36.2%), followed by estragole (18.4%) and 1,8-cineole (11.4%). The oxygenated monoterpenes were the predominant chemical group (71.2%), followed by the sesquiterpenoids (16%).[1]
Common names
Language | Common name |
---|---|
Kannada | Murukulu gida |
Hindi | Baragasha, Murad, Vilayati mehndi |
Malayalam | |
Tamil | Cativam, Kulinaval |
Telugu | Chitti jama |
Marathi | NA |
Gujarathi | NA |
Punjabi | NA |
Kashmiri | NA |
Sanskrit | गGandhamalati |
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
Guna
Veerya
Vipaka
Karma
Prabhava
Habit
Identification
Leaf
Kind | Shape | Feature |
---|---|---|
Simple | Round in outline | The leaf is entire, 3-5 cm long, producing a fragrant essential oil. |
Flower
Type | Size | Color and composition | Stamen | More information |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bisexual | Star-like flowers | White | The flowers are pollinated by insects, and the seeds are dispersed by birds that eat the berries. |
Other features
List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used
Where to get the saplings
Mode of Propagation
How to plant/cultivate
When fully dormant Myrtus communis is hardy to between -10 and -15°C (14-5°F) as long as it is sheltered from cold drying winds, though it does withstand quite considerable maritime exposure.[3]
Commonly seen growing in areas
Photo Gallery
References
External Links
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Gastric ulcer
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diarrhea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Dysentery
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cancer
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Rheumatism
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Hemorrhage
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Deep sinuses
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Leucorrhoea
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Hemorrhoid
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Inflammation
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Dyspepsia
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Anxiety
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Insomnia
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diabetes
- Herbs with Leaves used in medicine
- Herbs with common name in Kannada
- Herbs with common name in Hindi
- Herbs with common name in Tamil
- Herbs with common name in Telugu
- Herbs with common name in Sanskrit
- Herbs with common name in English
- Habit - Herbs
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Garden area
- Herbs
- Myrtaceae