Myrtus communis
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The leaves contain Myrtol, an active antiseptic. Chest pains, as found often in consumptives, call for this remedy. Incipient phthisis. Nerve sedative and stimulant to mucous membranes, bronchitis, cystitis and pyelitis. Read on in Homoeopathic Materia Medica, General ↓
This text comes from a classic Materia Medica dating from 1927, reproduced in full because they are in the public domain. They record what their authors observed and taught, as historical reference for students and practitioners of homeopathy — not current clinical evidence. Nothing on this page is medical advice: for any health problem, see a qualified doctor.
Homoeopathic Materia Medica
William Boericke · 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927)
Myrtus communis — General
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Myrtus communis — General. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/myrtus-communis#s-9668632f-4495-4b75-80c7-3f2349ac69aa.
The leaves contain Myrtol, an active antiseptic. Chest pains, as found often in consumptives, call for this remedy. Incipient phthisis. Nerve sedative and stimulant to mucous membranes, bronchitis, cystitis and pyelitis.
Myrtus communis — Chest
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Myrtus communis — Chest. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/myrtus-communis#s-b3e157ca-ab73-47b3-bc1d-99e022c302bc.
Stitching pain in left breast, running through to shoulder-blade (Illic; Therid; Pix). Dry, hollow cough, with tickling in chest. Worse in the morning. Sensation of burning in left chest.
Myrtus communis — Relationships
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Myrtus communis — Relationships. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/myrtus-communis#s-dbc3d354-30b4-48b4-8288-24fa0a1e675c.
Compare: Myrtus Chekan (Chronic bronchitis with dense, yellowish sputum, difficult to detach. Copious expectoration keeps patient distressed and coughing).
Myrtus communis — Dose
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William Boericke. Homoeopathic Materia Medica. 9th edition (preface dated San Francisco, June 1927). Myrtus communis — Dose. HomeopathyWorld, https://homeopathyworld.in/materia-medica/myrtus-communis#s-34551379-8c94-4830-8b86-7022f18328eb.
Third potency.
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