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'''Myrtus''' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae described by Linnaeus in 1753. | '''Myrtus''' is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae described by Linnaeus in 1753. | ||
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==Uses== | ==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}}. | {{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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==Chemical Composition== | ==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"/> | + | 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== | ||
| − | {{Common names|kn= | + | {{Common names|kn=Murukulu gida|ml=|sa=Gandhamalati|ta=Cativam, Kulinaval|te=Chitti jama|hi=Baragasha, Murad|en=True Myrtle, Common myrtle}} |
==Properties== | ==Properties== | ||
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==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== | ||
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==Where to get the saplings== | ==Where to get the saplings== | ||
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==How to plant/cultivate== | ==How to plant/cultivate== | ||
| − | For the best results, plant myrtle outdoors in late spring in a well-drained, sheltered position | + | For the best results, plant myrtle outdoors in late spring in a well-drained, sheltered position.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> |
==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ==Commonly seen growing in areas== | ||
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<references> | <references> | ||
| − | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24706627 | + | <ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24706627 Chemical constituents]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="Leaf">[http://www.learn2grow.com/plants/myrtus-communis/ | + | <ref name="Leaf">[http://www.learn2grow.com/plants/myrtus-communis/ Plant charecteristics]</ref> |
| − | <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/howtogrow/3346354/Myrtle-How-to-grow.html | + | <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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[[Category:Herbs]] | [[Category:Herbs]] | ||
[[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]] | [[Category:Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:58, 25 June 2020
Myrtus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae described by Linnaeus in 1753.
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
Respiratory conditions, Skin problems, Boosted immune system, Hormone balance, Cancer, Kidney health, Cognitive abilities, Heart health, Diabetes.
Parts Used
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
Identification
Leaf
| Kind | Shape | Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Simple | Foliage Color (Spring) is Green |
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
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
Photo Gallery
Flowers
Flowers
Fruits
Leaves
Fruits
Fruits
.JPG)
References
External Links
Categories:
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Respiratory conditions
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Skin problems
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Boosted immune system
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Hormone balance
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cancer
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Kidney health
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Cognitive abilities
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Heart health
- Ayurvedic Herbs known to be helpful to treat Diabetes
- Herbs with Dried folaige used in medicine
- Herbs with Flowers 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 - Herb
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Seeds
- Index of Plants which can be propagated by Cuttings
- Herbs that are commonly seen in the region of Mediterranean region
- Herbs
- Ayurvedic herbs that don't have seed photos
- Myrtaceae
