Houseplant "Mirth": useful and harmful properties

An evergreen plant with an amazing smell is a myrtle.

But not everyone knows that this plant can compete with antibiotics in its healing properties.

But in addition to the benefits of myrtle can cause harm.

What is the healing properties of this plant and how not to harm yourself during treatment can be found in this article.

What is useful Mirth?

This plant able to replace the whole pharmacy. When rubbed, the leaves emit a very strong odor that resembles the scent of a coniferous tree. It smells of myrtle essential oil found in the leaves of the plant. In addition to these oils Myrtle contains flavonoids, camphor, polyphenols, saponins and other substances.

This evergreen shrub from ancient times used in traditional medicine. Tinctures, lotions, decoctions are made from it.

Important: It is useful for the prevention and treatment of colds to simply chew fresh leaves of myrtle. Antimicrobial properties help kill pathogens.

Myrt in the apartment perfectly heals the air. Leaves produce volatile production - substances that have bactericidal properties and destroy pathogens.

Surprisingly, a small tree can destroy up to 20% of streptococci and 40% of staphylococci.

The chemical composition of this amazing plant includes more than ten nutrients which have a beneficial effect on the human body.

Medicinal properties or treatment of myrtle

  • strengthens the immune system;
  • helps in the treatment of colds;
  • used in diseases of the upper respiratory tract;
  • has a healing effect;
  • is a natural antiseptic;
  • has an analgesic effect;
  • successfully fights various tumors;
  • excellent antiallergic agent.

And this is not the whole list of useful properties of this plant.

Also myrtle oil successfully used in cosmetology.

Cosmetics using this oil moisturizes and nourishes the epidermis, heals problem skin with acne. Also, this essential oil strengthens the hair, improves the hair structure.

  • For skin diseases successfully used lotions from myrtle decoction;
  • With angina rinsing this broth will bring a noticeable relief and quick positive effect. Especially well such rinsing will help children;
  • Infusion myrtle help out in the treatment of herpes.To do this, a cotton pad moistened with infusion is applied to the affected area;
  • For eye diseases make lotions from infusion of myrtle directly on the eyes, and also use healing tincture inside;
  • Alcohol tincture with myrtle will help with purulent otitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc;
  • 5 drops of myrtle oil dissolved in hot water - great tool for inhalation with colds;
  • Massaging myrtle oil into the gums will help with periodontal disease;
  • Myrtle oil - good shredder with various colds infections.

A photo

Below in the photo you will get acquainted with the appearance of the plant Mirth:



Plant damage

You should not keep this tree in the bedroom - essential oils can cause headaches or insomnia.

Also, do not use drugs on the basis of this plant in the afternoon - it can lead to sleep disorders.

Application of myrtle contraindicated:

  • pregnant women;
  • breastfeeding women;
  • with individual intolerance to the drug;
  • To old people.
Attention: Do not forget that self-treatment can be dangerous. Therefore, before you start taking medications containing myrtle, you should consult with your doctor.

Natural Medicines - This is a real gift made to us by nature. Myrtle is such a plant that can help cope with a dozen different diseases without the use of pills and antibiotics.

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