Version 1
: Received: 26 January 2023 / Approved: 30 January 2023 / Online: 30 January 2023 (02:26:02 CET)
Version 2
: Received: 28 January 2023 / Approved: 7 February 2023 / Online: 7 February 2023 (03:33:29 CET)
How to cite:
Mir, M. Myrtus Communis Leaves; Source of Bioactives, Traditional Use and Their Biological Properties. Preprints2023, 2023010532. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202301.0532.v1.
Mir, M. Myrtus Communis Leaves; Source of Bioactives, Traditional Use and Their Biological Properties. Preprints 2023, 2023010532. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202301.0532.v1.
Cite as:
Mir, M. Myrtus Communis Leaves; Source of Bioactives, Traditional Use and Their Biological Properties. Preprints2023, 2023010532. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202301.0532.v1.
Mir, M. Myrtus Communis Leaves; Source of Bioactives, Traditional Use and Their Biological Properties. Preprints 2023, 2023010532. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202301.0532.v1.
Abstract
Myrtus communis L., commonly known as true myrtle, is a medicinal plant native to the Mediterranean area. Since ancient times inhabitants of this area have been using it for its cultural and medicinal properties. Due to the high content of essential oil in its flowers, leaves and fruits, M. communis is an important medicinal and aromatic species from Myrtaceae family. Because of the presence of vast diversity of biomolecules in its aerial parts, it exhibits several biological properties of antioxidant, antimicrobial and anticancer. There has been increasing scientific interest in the field to understand the pleotropic effects of its extracts or essential oils on various ailments and diseases. This review summarizes the chemical composition, traditional uses, and biological activities of M. communis L. leaves documented in numerous recent studies.
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