Myrtus communis (Myrte) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Myrtus communis (Myrte) — family Myrtacées.

Recognised external sources linked to this monograph: French Pharmacopoeia.

This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 17 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 126 scientific references recorded for the species.

Therapeutic indications in alcoholic extraction:

Note: scientific reference excerpts are kept in their original language (most often English), without translation, to respect the source text of publications.

1. Abnormal serum levels : Plant part used: Sheet.
   Selon COSKUNLU B (2024) : Sperm parameters were evaluated from the epididymis. Testicular oxidative stress parameters were analyzed biochemically. Selon Coskunlu B (2024) : Sperm parameters were evaluated from the epididymis.
2. Osteoarthritis, arthritis, rheumatism, oedema : Plant part used: Aerial parts. Documented pharmacological profile: Diclofenac-like.
   Selon Sisay M (2017) : Moreover, ethnopharmacological studies revealed that the plant is endowed with extensive pharmacological activities, including antimicrobial, antidiarrheal, antidiabetic, antispasmodic, vasodilator, antiulcer, antioxidant, anticancer, anxiolytic, sedative-hypnotic, & anti-inflammatory activities, among others. Ethnobotanical information revealed that MC has been a folkloric repute for the treatment of several diseases like gastric ulcer, diarrhea, dysentery, cancer, rheumatism, hemorrhage, deep sinuses, leucorrhoea, hemorrhoid, inflammation, dyspepsia, anxiety, insomnia, diabetes, hypertension, pulmonary disorders, & skin diseases. Selon Hosseinzadeh H (2011) : The anti-inflammatory effect was investigated using xylene-induced ear edema & a cotton pellet test.
3. Hyperpigmentation, senile lentigo, melasma, dryness : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Arbutine-like.
   Selon OZCAN O (2019) : Skin tissues were also examined by light microscopy. As a conclusion, MC significantly diminishes burn-induced damage in skin.

Further indications (including other extraction modes where applicable), dosages, precautions for use and full scientific references are available in the complete monograph.

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