Whole Leaf Myrtle - Myrtus communis (El Rayhan Leaf)
Description :
Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is a perennial aromatic shrub, always green, with an upright habit and fragrant flowering. Discover how this aromatic plant with multiple uses can improve your well-being.
Features :
- Botanical name: Common myrtle
- Family: Myrtaceae
- Origin: Mediterranean regions
- Part used: Leaves, flower buds
- Flavor: Resembling rosemary and juniper
Edible Benefits:
- Myrtle is a sacred tree in many ancient civilizations.
- Its essential oil softens the bronchi, ideal for respiratory conditions such as bronchitis and irritation coughs due to smoking.
- It is also stomachic, aiding digestion when a cough disrupts the appetite.
- Myrtle leaves are used to season mutton, beef, poultry, fatty fish (herring, mackerel) and game.
General Use:
- The leaves can be crushed and powdered to flavor sauces and jams.
- Dried flower buds are used as a seasoning in game meat or vegetable dishes.
Manual :
Add ground Myrtle leaves or dried flower buds to your culinary preparations to give them a flavor reminiscent of rosemary and juniper.
Myrtle FAQ:
1. What are the virtues of myrtle? Myrtle has several virtues, notably as a softener of the bronchi, which makes it a traditional remedy for respiratory conditions such as bronchitis and irritant coughs. It is also stomachic, helping with digestion when coughing disrupts the appetite. In cooking, myrtle leaves are used to season various dishes.
2. How to use myrtle leaves? Myrtle leaves can be used in cooking to flavor dishes, including mutton, beef, poultry, fatty fish, and game. They can be crushed and powdered to add to sauces, jams and more.
3. How to recognize myrtle? Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is an evergreen shrub, with shiny leaves and fragrant flowers. It is recognizable by its upright shape and its small dark-colored berries.
4. Where to find myrtle leaves? Myrtle leaves can be found at grocery stores or specialty herb markets, online, or you can even grow them yourself if conditions permit.
Be sure to consult a specialist or herbalist for specific advice on using myrtle for medicinal purposes.
Livraison
- Livraison nationale en France : 48 à 72 heures.
- Livraison internationale en Europe : 4 à 7 jours ouvrés.
- Livraison internationale hors Europe : 5 à 12 jours ouvrés.
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