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Myrtle: a versatile medicinal plant

Gorjian H, Khaligh NG · Nutrire · 2023 February 16

DOI 10.1186/s41110-023-00194-y

Topics

Hypothyroidism
High Blood Pressure
COVID-19
Respiratory Conditions
Thyroid Disease
Antioxidant
Antibacterial
Anti-Inflammatory
Anti-Diabetic
Diabetes
Hepatoprotective Effects
Anti-Hypertensive

Objective

To investigate the various pharmaceutical, food, and other uses of myrtle, including its pharmacological effects and potential in reducing symptoms of COVID-19, anti-diabetic properties, hepatoprotective effects, antihypertensive properties, control of intestinal helminthiasis, inhibition of glucosyltransferase activity, protective effect on oxidative metabolism in hypothyroidism, and reducing damage caused by skin burns.

Conclusions

The study concludes that myrtle has multifaceted pharmacological effects, including antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory activities, and it holds potential in various fields such as COVID-19 management, diabetes, liver protection, hypertension, and as a natural remedy for certain health conditions.

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