MYRTHE
(Myrtus communis)

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myrte.jpg Small tree with persistent leaves of the Mediterranean area from 1 to 3 m which one uses flowers, leaves and berries.

Myrthe is astringent tonic and disinfectant, in external use to cure affections of the skin psoriasis, herpes, wounds, contusions and in internal use to heal digestive or urinary disorders, cystitis, sinusitis, cough, throat, heumorroids.
The branches were formerly burned as incense.


Infusion : One spoonful for one boiling bowl of water, 2 cups a day.

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