Boil a handful of dried leaves in water for about ten minutes, then allow to cool. Use as a final rinse on clean hair, without rinsing again. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Infuse the leaves for a few minutes in simmering water, allow to cool then strain. Apply as a lotion to the scalp or skin using a clean cloth. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
The root, less commonly used, was boiled for a long time to obtain a concentrated decoction used externally. This preparation, less documented, requires professional advice before any use. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Myrtle grows wild in the Mediterranean maquis and certain regions of North Africa; its dried leaves can be found in herbalist shops or from certain aromatic plant suppliers.
The leaves are traditionally harvested year-round, with a preference for late summer when their aromatic content is richest.