Myrtle (Mirta)
Myrtus communis · Myrtaceae
Myrtle
Myrte commun
Myrtus communis
Mirta
Myrtaceae
Traditionally used
⚠ Essential oil: avoid in small children (respiratory spasm risk). Do not apply undiluted EO near face of infants. Leaf tea (1 tsp dried / 200 ml, steep 10 min): respiratory infections, cough, antimicrobial, oral antiseptic. Myrtle berry liqueur: traditional digestive. Topical: leaf decoction skin rinse.
On the Adriatic shore
⚠ Eterično ulje: izbjegavati kod male djece (rizik od respiratornog spazma). Ne nanositi nerazrijeđeno eterično ulje blizu lica dojenčadi. Čaj od mirte: žlica sušenih listova na 200 ml, 10 min. Za dišne putove, kašalj, oralno zdravlje. Mirtovina: liker od bobica. Oblozi: odvar za kožu.
In three languages
Français — ⚠ Huile essentielle : à éviter chez les jeunes enfants (risque de spasme respiratoire). Ne pas appliquer l'HE non diluée près du visage des nourrissons. Infusion feuilles (1 c. à café / 200 ml, 10 min) : voies respiratoires, toux, antiseptique buccal. Liqueur de myrte (mirtovina). Rinçage cutané.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Sources & lineage
Insular Pharmacopoeias (PMC8138454); Split medicinal plants ethnobotany; PubMed Myrtus communis review
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