Myrtus communis
Myrtle
Cultivation: wc.org., bio
Certificate: EUOrganic
Myrtle was a highly revered sacred plant in Greek mythology and ritual, Myrtle is associated with Venus and Aphrodite, two famous deities representing the feminine nature. In the Jewish liturgy, myrtle is one of the four holy plants. In the Mandaean religion, the myrtle wreath is used by priests for important ceremonies.
Myrtle has long been used in folk medicine to treat bruises, hemorrhoids, gum infections, respiratory infections, scalp and skin diseases. For the treatment of inflammatory and infectious processes, such as prostatitis, bronchitis, sinusitis and colds. Various experimental studies confirm its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anticancer, antidiabetic, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, hepatoprotective and neuroprotective effects.
In traditional medicine, it can be used externally to treat bruises and hemorrhoids, gum infections, respiratory infections, scalp and skin diseases. Myrtus species have been reported to be very rich in essential oils, phenolic acids, flavonoids, tannins, anthocyanin pigments and fatty acids.
Its main features in brief:
- Myrtle was a sacred plant highly respected in Greek mythology and ritual.
- Skin soothing, skin rejuvenator, for reddened skin Antimicrobial,
- Anti-inflammatory Antioxidant, anticancer, Antidiabetic, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal Hepatoprotective and neuroprotective
- For the treatment of inflammatory and infectious processes, such as prostatitis, bronchitis, sinusitis and colds.