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[[File:Myrtus communis4.jpg|thumb|right|'' Myrtus'']]
'''Myrtus''', with the common name '''myrtle''', is a genus of flowering plants in the family Myrtaceae, described by Linnaeus in 1753.
== Description Uses== Myrtus communis{{Uses|Wounds}}, {{Uses|Cuts}}, {{Uses|Snakebites}}, {{Uses|Curing liver disorders}}, the "common myrtle"{{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, is native across the Mediterranean region{{Uses|Blotches}}, Macaronesia{{Uses|Pimples}}, western Asia{{Uses|Diarrhea}}, and the Indian subcontinent. It is also cultivated.{{Uses|Sore throats}}
The plant is an evergreen shrub or small tree==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Dried Folaige}}, growing to 5 metres (16 ft) tall. The leaf is entire, 3–5 cm long, with a fragrant essential oil{{Parts Used|Whole herb}}.
==Chemical Composition==The starGC/MS analysis of the essential oil revealed 17 compounds. Myrtenyl acetate (20.75%), 1,8-cineol (16.55%), α-like flower has five petals and sepalspinene (15.59%), linalool (13.30%), limonene (8.94%), and numerous stamenslinalyl acetate (3. Petals usually are white67%), geranyl acetate (2. The flower is pollinated by insects99%), and α-terpineol (2.88%) were the major components<ref name="chemical composition"/>
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.==Common names=={{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=Agrimony}}
== Uses Properties==Reference: Dravya - Substance, Rasa - Taste, Guna - Qualities, Veerya - Potency, Vipaka - Post-digesion effect, Karma - Pharmacological activity, Prabhava - Therepeutics.===Dravya===
*Myrtus communis===Rasa===Tikta (Bitter), the common myrtleKashaya (Astringent)===Guna===Laghu (Light), is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant for use as a shrub in gardens and parks. It is often used as a hedge plantRuksha (Dry), with its small leaves shearing cleanly.Tikshna (Sharp)*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 ===Veerya===Ushna (redHot) produced by macerating the berries, and mirto bianco ===Vipaka===Katu (whitePungent) produced from the less common yellow berries and sometimes the leaves.<ref name===Karma==="uses"/>*One of the ancient applications of myrtle leaves was for the treatment of urinary tract or kidney issues. Myrtle can help to stimulate urinationKapha, thereby eliminating excess toxins, salts, fluids, and even fat, thereby helping to regulate the functions of your kidneys.<ref nameVata===Prabhava==="uses2"/>
==Common nameHabit=={{Habit|Herb}}
* '''Hindi''' - Murad==Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple||Foliage Color (Spring) is Green}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
== References =Flower==={{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|White|5-20|Flower Interest is Showy and Flowers are Fragrant}} ===Fruit==={{Fruit||7–10 mm|Fragrant Fruit is Fragrant|Fruit Color is Black|Single}} ===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract'' ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation== {{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|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.<referencesref name="How to plant/cultivate"/> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Tall grasslands}}, {{Commonly seen|meadows}}, {{Commonly seen|Borders of forests and fields}}. ==Photo Gallery==<ref namegallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="uses140px">[httpsFile://itOdermennig.wikipediajpgFile:Agrimonia eupatoria02.org/wiki/Liquore_di_mirto itjpgImage:Liquore di mirto]Agrimonia eupatoria MHNT.BOT.2004.0.jpg</refgallery> ==References== <references><ref name="uses2chemical composition">[https://www.organicfactsncbi.nlm.nih.net/health-benefitsgov/otherpubmed/myrtle.html 24706627 "Organicfactschemical constituents"]</ref></references>
<ref name== External Links =="Leaf">[http://www.learn2grow.com/plants/myrtus-communis/ "plant charecteristics"]</ref>
*<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://enwww.wikipediatelegraph.orgco.uk/wikigardening/Myrtus Myrtushowtogrow/3346354/Myrtle-WikipediaHow-to-grow.html "How to Grow"]</ref></references>
==External Links==
* [https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/other/myrtle.html Benefits Of Myrtle]
* [http://www.plantsrescue.com/tag/myrtus-communis/ Myrtus on plantrescue.com]
* [http://agris.fao.org/agris-search/search.do?recordID=IT2005602013 Myrtus on food and agriculture organization of united states]
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