MYRCIA CUCULLATA, ARRAYAN, MYRTASEAI

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Has the leaves marked with tiny translucent spots, which are visible when you look at them backlit (better with a magnifying glass). In these points, essential oils are stored, which give the aroma characteristic to many species of the family. To perceive this aroma, you can gently pull out a leaf and squeeze it between your fingers.

The flowers of this myrtle are relatively small and white and possibly are pollinated by insects like many other similar species. The fruits have elliptical shape, measure up to 1.5 cm in length and ripen in purple.

WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR
Its mainly used for medicine. Among which we find its antiseptic and disinfectant properties. For this reason, the essential oil of myrtle is used in wounds

WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT
It can cure

Pulmonary infections (whooping cough, bronchitis)

Cough

Urinary infections

Intestinal parasites

Indigestion

Diabetes

Fungi and harmful bacteria

Wounds

Hemorrhoids

Acne

Leucorrhoea

ORIGIN

This species of myrtle is common in the upper fringe of the sub-Andean forest, between 2000 and 2500 meters above sea level. In the region of Bogota, much of this belt has been deforested

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