A review of the biological effects of <i>Myrtus communis</i>

Dabbaghi, Mohammad Mahdi; Fadaei, Mohammad Saleh; Soleimani Roudi, Hesan; Baradaran Rahimi, Vafa; Askari, Vahid Reza

doi:10.14814/phy2.15770

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“…This medicinal plant species is evergreen and local inhabitants of Kohistan use its leaves to treat eczema. In addition, M. communis is also used as tea, and flavoring agent in traditional cuisines of Kohistan (Amin et al [ 1 ]) and has been reported as a medicinal plant in the neighboring regions [ 96 , 97 ]. Beside this, Sambucus wightiana, Punica granatum, Quercus semecarpifolia, Astragalus anisacanthus, Persicaria capitata, Polygonum aviculare, and Polypodium sibiricum had maximum RFC.…”

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Standard medical ethnobotany of Kohistan, North Pakistan

Amin,

Aziz,

Manduzai

et al. 2024

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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Background This study was exclusively focused on the documentation and cross-cultural evaluation of ethnomedicinal knowledge (EMK) within the diverse linguistic groups of Kohistan situated between the Himalayan and Hindukush Mountain ranges in the north Pakistan. Methods Data were gathered during the field survey (May 2022 to July 2023) through group conversations, semi-structured interviews, and on-site observation. Venn diagrams were employed to illustrate the comparative assessment of EMK, and different ethnobotanical indices were utilized to examine the data. Results A total of 96 wild medicinal plant species (MPs) belonging to 74 genera and 52 botanical families were documented. The most reported MPs belong to the family Polygonaceae (11 species), followed by Asteraceae (9 species) and Lamiaceae (8 species). The ethnomedicinal uses of Leontopodium himalayanum, Pedicularis oederi, Plocama brevifolia, Polypodium sibiricum, Pteridium esculentum, Sambucus wightiana, Solanum cinereum, Teucrium royleanum, Rhodiola integrifolia, Aconitum chasmanthum were reported for the first time in this region. Among the reported taxa herbaceous species were dominated (72%), followed by trees and shrubs (17% and 10%, respectively). Digestive problems (40 taxa and 114 use reports) and skin disorders (19 taxa and 549 use reports) were the most cited disease categories, whereas M. communis, M. longifolia, Ajuga integrifolia, Ziziphus jujuba, and Clematis grata exhibited the highest percentage fidelity levels. Out of 109 documented medicinal uses, a mere 12 were shared across all linguistic groups, and Bateri emerges as a notable outlier with the highest number of medicinal uses. In addition, a significant homogeneity was noted in the reported botanical taxa (61 species) among different linguistic groups. However, since the last decade biocultural heritage of Kohistan is facing multifaceted risks that need urgent attention. Conclusion Our findings could be valuable addition to the existing stock of ethnomedicinal knowledge and may provide ethnopharmacological basis to novel drug discovery for preexisting and emerging diseases prioritizing detailed phytochemical profiling and the evaluation of bioactive potential.

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Standard medical ethnobotany of Kohistan, North Pakistan

Amin,

Aziz,

Manduzai

et al. 2024

J Ethnobiology Ethnomedicine

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“…Recent studies that elaborated on various aspects of the therapeutic potential of M. communis include Dabbaghi et al ( 2023 ) that states that myrtle’s strong antioxidant concentration is one of its most important defensive qualities. Research have demonstrated that myrtle’s antioxidant qualities can offer defense against dangerous compounds like pesticides, heavy metals, and other pollutants found in the environment.…”

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The therapeutic value of Myrtus communis L.: an updated review

Al-Snafi,

Teibo,

Shaheen

et al. 2024

Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Arch Pharmacol

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Myrtus communis L. (Family: Myrtaceae) is naturally found in the western part of Asia, Southern Europe, and North Africa. It has been reportedly applied in pharmaceutical industry, traditional medicine, cosmetics, spices, and food. Pubmed, Google scholar, Web of Science, and Scopus were utilized to seek out relevant content concerning the therapeutic potential of M. communis. Subsequently, we conducted a review to identity noteworthy updates pertaining to M. communis. Myrtle berries, leaves, seeds, and essential oils are natural sources of several nutrients and bioactive compounds with marked health effects. The chemical analysis showed that M. communis contained oils, alkaloids, flavonoids, phenolics, coumarins, saponosides, tannins, quinines, and anthraquinones. A pharmacological investigation revealed that M. communis possessed anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, antioxidant, antidiabetic, anticancer, antimutagenic, immunomodulatory, dermatological, cardiovascular, central nervous system, and gastrointestinal protective effects, among numerous other biological effects. This current review focused on the biochemical, pharmacological, therapeutic effects, and various biological activities of different parts of M. communis. It signifies that M. communis is a therapeutic plant with numerous applications in medicine and could be used as a drug isolate based on its safety and effectiveness.

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“…In traditional folk medicine, a decoction made from the leaves and fruits is employed as a stomachic, hypoglycemic agent, and a antimicrobial substance. The plant is used to address issues such as coughs, oral diseases, and constipation, and it is used as an appetizer [ 24 , 25 ]. M. communis L. is rich in phenolic compounds like myricetine, gallic acid, vanillic acid, catechins, arbutin, and syringic acid [ 25 ].…”

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“…The plant is used to address issues such as coughs, oral diseases, and constipation, and it is used as an appetizer [ 24 , 25 ]. M. communis L. is rich in phenolic compounds like myricetine, gallic acid, vanillic acid, catechins, arbutin, and syringic acid [ 25 ]. Different authors have described the antioxidant activity of these extracts by introducing MCLE into food products.…”

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Evaluating the Incorporation of Myrtus communis L. Leaves Infusion in Alginate-Based Films and Spheres to Enhance the Oxidative Stability of Oil-in-Water Emulsions

El Hammadi,

Almajano,

Pastor

et al. 2024

Polymers

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Myrtus communis L. is a species of the Myrtaceae family that is found in the Mediterranean region, and it is traditionally recognized for its importance and different uses. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of M. communis L. leaf extract (MCLE), which was incorporated directly into alginate spheres and films, on preserving oil-in-water emulsions from oxidation. For this purpose, the solvent extraction (with ethanol at 40, 60, and 80%) of the antioxidant compounds was optimized (total phenolic compounds (TPCs) and total flavonoid content (TFC)) along with the scavenging activity. The best condition for the extraction corresponded with 60% ethanol (MCLE60), with a TPC of ~66.06 g GAE/L and a TFC of ~18.91 g QE/L, which was selected for use in the following assays. MCLE60 showed a considerable radical scavenging activity (24.85 mmol TE/L in FRAP, 28.75 mmol TE/L in DPPH, 30.61 mmol TE/L in ABTS, and 14.94 mmol TE/L in ORAC), which was probably due to its content in the phenolic compounds arbutin (122.08 mg/L), epicatechin (73.89 mg/L), sinapic acid (51.85 mg/L), and gallic acid (36.72 mg/L). The oil-in-water emulsions with the MCLE60 spheres showed the best oxidative stability (TBARS ~2.64 mg MDA/kg of emulsion, PV ~35.7 meq hydroperoxides/kg of emulsion) in comparison to the control. The film was also able to protect the emulsion from oxidation for more than a week at 30 °C (TBARS ~1.9 mg MDA/kg of emulsion). The alginate films with MCLE60 presented an important release of phenolic compounds in water and acetic food simulants, while in both ethanol simulants, the release of TPC remained more stable over time. Thus, this study highlights the potential uses of MCLE as a natural ingredient for emulsion oxidative preservation and the production of alginate delivery systems (spheres and films).

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A review of the biological effects of Myrtus communis

Cited by 7 publications

References 130 publications

Standard medical ethnobotany of Kohistan, North Pakistan

Standard medical ethnobotany of Kohistan, North Pakistan

The therapeutic value of Myrtus communis L.: an updated review

Evaluating the Incorporation of Myrtus communis L. Leaves Infusion in Alginate-Based Films and Spheres to Enhance the Oxidative Stability of Oil-in-Water Emulsions

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