Myrtle (Myrtus communis) has a clear, fresh, herbaceous scent, similar to eucalyptus. Supportive of the respiratory system, skin, and hair, it has been researched for its effects on glandular imbalances* and its soothing effects when inhaled. It is also helpful for meditation and lifting the spirit. Myrtle has an approximate ORAC of 253,512 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as micromole Trolox equivalent per liter.
常綠灌木或喬木;葉子對生或互生,單葉,多全緣,有透明的油腺斑點,沒有托葉;花兩性,輻射對稱,萼片和花瓣常各4-5枚,雖然花朵纖細,但植株卻能長的高大,而它們共同的特徵是雄蕊多如睫毛、分離或成數束,花絲細長柔,子房常下位,一至多室,有少數至多數胚珠;果實多為漿果或蒴果。
她們的生命力堅強,台灣、廣東、廣西以及印度的氣候適合其生長。桃金孃科植物精油的特性是具有抗病毒、殺菌、幫助呼吸道系統、消炎的療效。它們針對關結炎、風濕痛、咳嗽和傷寒具有特殊的功效。本科植物重要的有桃金娘、番石榴、桉樹、蓮霧、蒲桃、千層樹等。
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