Myrtle Leaf (C/S) (MYRTUS COMMUNIS)

Description:
Myrtle is a perennial aromatic shrub, belonging to the Myrtaceae family. It is a dense evergreen shrub with dark lustrous green leaves, pink-white flowers, and blue-black berries. The leaves relaese an aromatic and refreshing smell.

Origin:
Morocco

Other Names:
Common Myrtle, Foxtail Myrtl

Part Used:
Leaf

Culinary Uses:
Myrtle Leaf can be used for cooking, like a bay leaf would be used. It can be added to stuffing and wild game meats. Any food grilled over charcoal may be flavored simply by repeatedly sprinkling a handful of Myrtle leaves over the glowing coals.

Medicinal Uses:
Inhaling the warm vapors of a Myrtle Leaf infusion is said to clear head pains caused by severe colds. Myrtle is used to treat bronchitis, bruises, bad breath, wounds, colds, sinusitis, and coughs.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Youth, peace, love, fertility, and money.
Planet Rulership: Venus
Element Rulership: Water
Gender: Feminine
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