Myrtus communis Steam distilled from the leaves and twigs, social enterprise from Tunisia.
Aroma: Myrtle Essential Oil has a clear, fresh scent that is slightly camphoraceous – much like Eucalyptus. It reminds me of a cross between carrot seed and everlasting.
History: The ancient Egyptians used Myrtle, a plant native to Africa, to remedy sore throats and coughs. As early as 1867 there is also evidence that the essential oil was commonly being used by medical practitioners.
Description: Myrtle Essential Oil comes from a small tree with many tough slender boughs. It has a brownish-red bark with small pointed leaves. It produces flowers which turn into blackberries; both the flowers and leaves are very fragrant.
Colour: Reddish brown liquid.
Common Uses: Myrtle Essential Oil has common use as an astringent, antiseptic, vulnerary, bactericidal, expectorant and as a decongestant. Aromatherapy applications include usage to combat sore throats and coughs.
Consistency: Thin
Note: Middle
The strength of Aroma: Medium
Blends well with Bergamot, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Hyssop, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Lavender, Peppermint, Rosemary, Spearmint, Thyme, and Tea Tree.
Constituents: Limonene: 8 – 12 %, Myrtenyl Acetate:12 – 18 %, α-Pinene: 25 – 30 % 1,8-Cineole: 30 – 35 %, myrtenol, myrtenyl acetate, limonene, linalool, pinene, cineol,
p-cymene, geraniol, nerol, methyl eugenol, terpinenol, linalyl acetate, carvacrol.
Cautions: Myrtle Essential Oil can be possibly toxic in high concentrations, and should not be used during pregnancy.