Camu-camu
Myrciaria dubia
Plant Family
Myrtaceae
Pictured: Camu-camu
Myrtle family
Aromatic, oil-gland-rich trees and shrubs of the southern hemisphere — a major source of antimicrobial essential oils.
4 Herbs // 5 Constituents // 5 Notable Members
Overview
The Myrtle Family
Aromatic, oil-gland-rich trees and shrubs of the southern hemisphere — a major source of antimicrobial essential oils.
Materia Medica
Herbs in This Family
The 4 monographs in the database whose Myrtaceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.
Phytochemistry
Characteristic Chemistry
Compounds recorded in two or more of the 4 herbs above — the chemistry this family holds in common, grouped by class. A further 47 appear in only one member and are listed on that herb's own page.
Phenolics 4
- Ellagic acid 2
- Quercetin 2
- Rutin 2
- Tannins 2
Terpenoids 1
Isolates
Supplements From This Family
Sold as isolated compounds that occur in the herbs above.
Beyond the Database
Also in This Family
Notable members without a monograph yet.
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