Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Myrtle (Myrtus communis) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems for a variety of ailments, including as a remedy for external bleeding. In the folk medicine practices of the Mediterranean region, Middle East, and parts of South Asia, myrtle leaves, extracts, or poultices were applied to wounds or cuts to help stop bleeding and promote healing. This use is attributed to the plant’s astringent properties, which are believed to constrict tissue and blood vessels, thereby reducing bleeding. The astringency is primarily due to tannins and other phenolic compounds present in myrtle leaves and stems. However, while there is significant traditional use documented in ethnobotanical literature, direct scientific validation for myrtle’s effectiveness in treating external bleeding is limited. Few modern clinical studies have directly evaluated myrtle’s hemostatic properties, and the available data largely derive from in vitro or animal studies on its general astringent and antimicrobial effects. As such, the evidence rating for its use is moderate based mainly on tradition, with only preliminary scientific support. Myrtle may have some potential for wound care due to its astringent compounds, but more rigorous clinical research is needed to confirm its efficacy and safety for external bleeding.

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