Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Myrtle

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Essential Oil of Myrtle (Myrtus communis) Abbr: Myt    [to top of page]
Evergreen bush that can grow up to 4-5 metres high with glossy green/blue leaves, white flowers and small deep blue/black berries.
Note: Middle.
Odour of Essential Oil of Myrtle: Fresh, slightly herbal scent sometime camphoraceous..
Colour of Essential Oil of Myrtle: Pale yellow or orange.
Source of Essential Oil of Myrtle: Blossoms and twigs.
Method of Extraction of Myrtle: Steam distillation.
Properties of Essential Oil of Myrtle: Antibacterial, Anticatarrh, Antiseptic, Astringent, Deodorant, Expectorant.
Actions of Essential Oil of Myrtle: Calming.
Circulatory: Hemorrhoids.
Digestion: Diarrhea.
Genito-Urinary: Leucorrhea, ureteritis, urinary tract infection.
Immune: Colds, infections - general.
Nervous: Alcoholism, anxiety, insomnia, nervousness, stress related problems.
Respiratory: Bronchitis, catarrh, cough, cough - smoker, respiratory problems, sinus infection, tuberculosis.
Skeletal: Arthritis.
Skin: Acne, skin - oily, skin infection.
Medical Terms: Arthritis, bronchitis, fibromyalgia, tuberculosis, ureteritis.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Alertness, anxiety, balances, calming, centering, clarifying, concentration, despair, grounding, relaxing.
Comments on Myrtle: Myrtle initially grew in North Africa and Iran, and now is grown throughout the Mediterranean region with the majority of oil produced in Corsica, Spain, Morocco, Italy, Austria, France, Tunisia and Yugoslavia.~Myrtle is mentioned in the bible in connection with peace, and was used to make wedding bouquets and headdresses.~This oil has a clearing effect on the mind, making is useful in meditation blends as well as a help for dealing with addiction problems.~Be sure not to confuse Myrtle with iris which is sometimes called 'myrtle flower' or with calamus, which is also known as 'myrtle grass' or 'sweet myrtle'.

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