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genus of the Myrtaceae

The leaves of Myrtus communis, myrtle, employed as an astringent in vesical and bronchial catarrhs in doses of gr. 15-30 (1.0-2.0) or the equivalent in a decoction.

Myrte commun, ord myrtaceae. The berries of this plant have been recommended in alvine and uterine fluxes and other disorders of relaxation and debility. They are moderately astringent and somewhat aromatic.

A genus including the myrtles.