AN OVERVIEW ON THE PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTIVITIES OF Myrtus Communis L.

Abstract

One of the most significant medications used in Unani System of Medicine since the time of Ancient Greece is Myrtus communis Linn. which is also known as Common Myrtle (Family Myrtaceae). It is referred to as Aas and its berries are called Habb - ul - Aas . It is frequently cultivated for its enticing fruit, blooms and foliage. Its berries, leaves and essential oil are commonly used to treat a variety of conditions, including asthma, rheumatism, haemorrhages, deep sinusitis, leucorrhoea and cosmetic uses including reducing hair loss. Wines and foods are flavoured with the twigs, berries and leaves. Ripe fruits have always been incorporated into cuisine because of their high nutritional content. Numerous biologically active substances, including tannins, flavonoids, coumarins and the plant contains essential oil, fixed oil, fibres, carbohydrates, citric acid, malic acid, and antioxidants. This paper offers a thorough analysis of its chemical make-up, pharmacological profile, and ethno-medical applications.