MYRTUS COMMUNISLiquid

Myrtus communis is a valuable and multifaceted homoeopathic medicine prepared from the fresh flowering shoots and leaves of the Myrtus Communis plant, belonging to the Myrtaceae family. Known for its affinity towards the respiratory system and mucous membranes, it is particularly beneficial in conditions involving catarrhal fevers, persistent coughs, and tuberculosis-like symptoms. This medicine is suited for individuals prone to recurring respiratory infections triggered by weather changes and who experience chest constriction, dry cough, and general fatigue.It acts prominently on the upper respiratory tract, chest, and throat, and is also recognized for addressing bleeding from the lungs (hemoptysis), making it a useful medicine for early stages of phthisis, especially when linked to suppressed or maltreated syphilis.

Common Name

Hindi: Baragasha, Murad

English: Myrtle

SBL’s Myrtus communis can be helpful in the following conditions:

Nasal and Catarrhal Conditions

• Myrtus communis aids in relieving coryza with accompanying cough.
• Especially beneficial during catarrhal fevers brought on by weather changes.
• Addresses dryness and discomfort in the throat associated with catarrhal onset.

Cough and Respiratory Trouble

• Helps manage a dry, hollow cough caused by tickling in the upper anterior lobes of the lungs.
• Cough is typically worse in the morning and better in the evening.
• Provides relief in pain and tightness in the chest, especially during deep breathing or exertion.
• Assists in cases of painful burning, throbbing, and tickling sensations in the left side of the chest.
• Supports treatment of phthisis and expectoration of blood, particularly when linked to previous syphilitic infection.

• Notable for sharp stitching pain in the left lung apex radiating to the scapula, aggravated by yawning, breathing, or coughing.
• Suitable in early-stage tuberculosis with involvement of the left lung.

Throat and Chest Pains

• Reduces dryness and pain in the throat extending into the chest with expectoration of blood.
• Aids in acute, pressing chest pain, especially localized to the left side extending to the shoulder.

Fever and General Weakness

• Useful in catarrhal fevers with joint pain in elbows and knees.
• Myrtus communis addresses fever-related lassitude and energy depletion, typically worsening in the afternoon.
• Ideal for individuals who develop respiratory illness after every change in weather.