Myrtle

Other Names: Arrayán, Common Myrtle, Mirto, Murta, Myrte, Myrte Commun, Herbe du Lagui, Myrti Aetheroleum, Myrti Folium, Myrtus communis, Nerte, Roman Myrtle, True Myrtle
Myrtle is a plant. The leaves and branches are used to make medicine.

Special Precautions of Myrtle

• The oil of myrtle is UNSAFE. It contains a chemical that can cause asthma-like attacks and lung failure. Myrtle can also cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, low blood pressure, blood circulation disorders, and other problems.
• There isn't enough information to know if using the leaf and branch of myrtle is safe.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It’s UNSAFE to take myrtle by mouth if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Don’t use it.
• Children: Myrtle is UNSAFE for children. Even simple facial contact with the oil can cause breathing problems and death in infants and small children.

Benefits and uses of Myrtle are

Myrtle might help fight against fungus and bacteria.

• Bronchitis.
• Whooping cough.
• Tuberculosis.
• Bladder conditions.
• Diarrhea.
• Worms.