Myrtle

• Overview
• Uses
• Side Effects
• Precautions
• Dosing

Myrtle is a plant. The leaves and branches are used to make medicine.

People take myrtle for treating lung infections including bronchitis, whooping cough, and tuberculosis. They also take it for bladder conditions, diarrhea, and worms.

How does work?

Myrtle might help fight against fungus and bacteria.

Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...

• Bronchitis.
• Whooping cough.
• Tuberculosis.
• Bladder conditions.
• Diarrhea.
• Worms.
• Other conditions.

More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of myrtle for these uses.

The oil of myrtle is UNSAFE. It contains a chemical that can cause asthma-like attacks and lung failure. Myrtle can also cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, low blood pressure, blood circulation disorders, and other problems.

There isn't enough information to know if using the leaf and branch of myrtle is safe.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It's UNSAFE to take myrtle by mouth if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Don't use it.

Children: Myrtle is UNSAFE for children. Even simple facial contact with the oil can cause breathing problems and death in infants and small children.

The appropriate dose of myrtle depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for myrtle. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.