Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is an evergreen shrub known for its aromatic compounds.
This plant is naturally found in the Mediterranean region and Asia and is typically easy to grow
Some of the health benefits of myrtle include antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimutagenic, and anti-cancer activity.
You can read the results here with myrtle tested in 60 patients with a virus infection.
Here are some of the phytochemicals found in myrtle
Terpenes
α‐pinene myrcene
p‐cymene
limonene‐α‐caryophyllene
germacrene‐D;
Terpenoids
Linalool
Myrtenol
Nerol
geraniol
1,8‐cineole
caryophyllene oxide
spathulenol
Phenylpropanoids
methyleugenol.
Dr. Johnson is a tenured associate Professor and licensed Pharmacist.
His research on plant medicine has led to more than 45 publications and abstracts.This research has been presented at international meetings in the USA, France, Turkey, Peru, Israel, Austria, and Italy.
His research on plant medicine has led to more than 45 publications and abstracts.This research has been presented at international meetings in the USA, France, Turkey, Peru, Israel, Austria, and Italy.
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Categories: Antioxidant, Herbs, Plant Medicine, Virus