What is Bog Myrtle?
Bog Myrtle (Myrica gale) is a shrub native to the moist and wet habitats of northern Europe, Alaska, Canada, and some parts of Asia. Bog Myrtle (Latin: Myrica gale) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
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Bog Myrtle (Myrica gale) is a shrub native to the moist and wet habitats of northern Europe, Alaska, Canada, and some parts of Asia. Bog Myrtle (Latin: Myrica gale) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Bog Myrtle is most often used to support digestion. Each claim is rated by evidence strength — see the full profile for citations.
Bog Myrtle is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Bog Myrtle is a member native to ASK, ABT, BLT, BGM, BRC, and CNT. Bog Myrtle thrives in moist to wet conditions and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils with a pH of 5 to 7.8.
Bog Myrtle grows best in USDA zone 2-9, 6/10 light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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