Myrtle
Myrtus communis
Properties and Uses:
Constituents are volatile oil; malic acid; citric acid; resin; tannic acid; vitamin C. Astringent; antiseptic. Rarely used medicinally, but a leaf decoction may be applied externally to bruises and hemorrhoids. An infusion was once used as a douche in leucorrhoea and it was formerly employed internal for psoriasis and sinusitis. The fresh fruit juice has been used as a drink to stimulate the mucous membranes of the stomach. Part Used: fresh or dried leaves, dried fruit, dried flower buds, fresh flowers, occasionally oil. Myrtle LEAF
C/S
$18.86 CAD
Quarter Pound - Wild Crafted
$34.27 CAD
Half Pound - Wild Crafted
$62.22 CAD