Myrtle leaves - الريحان

Myrtle grows naturally all around the Mediterranean. Regularly used in Corsica, Sicily and Sardinia, its leaves are used in a variety of preparations.

This small tree, common in the garrigues, is also known by other names: Jewish Myrtle, Common Myrtle, Nerto, Nerte or Myrtus Communis.

At Huiles de ricin, you'll find a wide range of aromatic plants: Rue, thyme and marjoram leaves. And among these condiments, dried Myrtle leaves are available in 100g bags at a low price.

Myrtle, presentation

Myrtle is usually presented in terms of its sunny flavour, which is due to its environment.

This plant is mainly used to flavour red meats and enhance sauces. Dried leaves are also ground into a fine powder to add an original note to jams. Its particularly pleasant flavour is reminiscent of rosemary.

Myrtle is also used as an essential oil in cosmetics and perfumes.

You can also find Myrtle vegetable oil in our online shop.

The properties of Myrtle leaves

Herbalists constantly recommend it as a plant for respiratory ailments. But it is also said to have other benefits:

• Recommended for the respiratory tract, Myrtle is useful against sinusitis;
• These Corsican Myrtle leaves help to combat ear infections ;
• It is a plant for smokers: it may act against bronchitis, throat irritation and inflammation of the respiratory tract;
• It's possible to look after your skin with Myrtle. For psoriasis,herpesanderysipelas ;
• Natural remedy for cystitis and prostatitis.

How can it be used?

Dried Myrtle leaves can be taken as an infusion, ground into powder or used to make syrup.

As an infusion

With the equivalent of 25g of leaves for 1 litre of water.

In powder form

You can blend the leaves very finely to obtain a powder. Myrtle powder can then be consumed at a rate of 5g before meals.

In syrup

You can prepare 1 litre of boiling water and pour over 70g of Myrtle leaves. Leave to macerate for 6 hours, then add 1.8kg of sugar (or a little less in the case of brown sugar). Cook to a syrupy consistency. Strain. Drink with water.

Precautions

The information given in this product sheet cannot replace medical advice.

The benefits of plants cannot be guaranteed. We recommend that you ask your doctor before using this product.

Follow the dosage.

Not for use by children, pregnant or breast-feeding women.