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[[File:Myrtus communis4.jpg|thumb|right|'' Myrtus'']]
 
[[File:Myrtus communis4.jpg|thumb|right|'' Myrtus'']]
 
 
'''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.
 
 
==Uses==
 
==Uses==
{{Uses|Respiratory Conditions}}, {{Uses|Skin Care}}, {{Uses|Boosted Immune System}}, {{Uses|Hormone Balance}}, {{Uses|Cancer Prevention}}, {{Uses|Kidney Health}}, {{Uses|Cognitive Abilities}}, {{Uses|Heart Health}}, {{Uses|Diabetes Treatment}}
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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}}.
  
 
==Parts Used==
 
==Parts Used==
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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"/>
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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"/>
  
 
==Common names==
 
==Common names==
{{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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{{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==
* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
 
  
 
==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. 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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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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==Photo Gallery==
 
==Photo Gallery==
 
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
 
<gallery class="left" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px">
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File:Starr 070621-7466 Myrtus communis.jpg|Flowers
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Fruits of Myrtus cyminum.jpg
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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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<references>  
 
<references>  
<ref name="chemical composition">[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24706627 "chemical constituents"]</ref>
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<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/ "plant charecteristics"]</ref>
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<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 "How to Grow"]</ref>
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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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* [http://agris.fao.org/agris-search/search.do?recordID=IT2005602013 Myrtus on food and agriculture organization of united states]
 
* [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: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

[2]

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

References

External Links