Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Myrtle (Myrtus communis) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures. Traditionally, myrtle leaves and berries have been employed to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory conditions such as coughs, bronchitis, and in some cases, chest pain. The rationale for its use in chest pain is typically based on its presumed anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and mild analgesic properties, which may have provided some symptomatic relief for conditions causing chest discomfort (such as mild respiratory infections or muscle pain).

However, there is very limited scientific evidence specifically supporting the use of myrtle for chest pain. Modern research has focused more on the plant’s antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, but human clinical trials directly evaluating its efficacy in treating or alleviating chest pain are lacking. The traditional use thus appears to have been based primarily on empirical observations rather than validated pharmacological mechanisms or clinical data. As a result, while myrtle is sometimes mentioned in ethnobotanical sources for chest or lung complaints, its use for chest pain is rooted in tradition, with little to no robust scientific backing.

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