Latin name: Myrtus communis Part of Plant used: Leaves. Country of origin: Morocco. Physiological: Detoxing, enhances lymphatic drainage and digestive process. Good for muscle aches and pains, bronchitis, oily and sluggish skin, urinary infections. Soothes asthma. Psychological: Increases breathing and intake of oxygen, especially when added to pine. Rejuvenating. Mythological: Symbolic of pureness. The goddess Aphrodite covered herself with a myrtle branch when she came out of the water naked. Aids insight. Useful with addictions: smoking, drugs, repetitive emotional cycles.