Myrtle
Myrtus Communis
Description:
A large bush or small tree with many tough but slender branches, a brownish red bark and small sharp, pointed leaves. It had white flowers, followed by small, black berries; both leaves and flowers are very fragrant.
Actions:
Anticatarrhal, antiseptic, astringent, balsamic, bactericidal, expectorant, regulator, slightly sedative.
Extraction:
The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the leaves and twigs (and some times the flowers)
Characteristics:
A pale yellow or orange liquid with a clear, fresh camphoraceous, sweet-herbaceous scent somewhat similar to eucalyptus. It blends well with bergamot, lavender, rosemary, clary sage, hyssop, bay, lime, ginger, clove and other spice oils.
Perfume:
Scent:
Clear, fresh, balsamic, camphoraceous, floral, spicy, diffusive
Key Qualities:
Mildly stimulating, tonic (nerve), antiseptic, clarifying, cleansing, uplifting, aphrodisiac, refreshing
Odour Intensity:
Medium-high
Aromatherapy Use:
Skin Care:
Acne, hemorrhoids, oily skin, open pores
Respiratory System:
Asthma, bronchitis, catarrhal conditions, chronic coughs, tuberculosis. Because of its relative mildness, this is a very suitable oil for children's coughs and chest complaints
Immune System:
Colds, flu, infectious disease
Safety Data:
Nontoxic, nonirritant, nonsensitising
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The treatments listed on this site relies on alternative healing with essential oils, and please note that no clinical trials or results are available and rests heavily on anecdotal proof.
