Myrtle, Red Cineole CT

Scientific Name:  Myrtus communis      

Country of Origin:  Tunisia. Morocco

Distillation Method:  Steam Distilled

Plant Part:  Leaf

Perfume Note:  Middle to Top      

Since antiquity the leaves have been used for perfumes and food.  Myrtle was a symbol of love because it was used in bridal bouquets or headdresses.  The modern Jews still adorn the booths and sheds at the feast of tabernacles with myrtle.  The flowers emit a perfume more exquisite than that of the rose, however, there is not an essential oil produced from the flowers.  Myrtle essential oil is obtained from the leaves and twigs.

There are many types of Myrtle essential oil available with different scent profiles.  Red Myrtle has a "Cineole" chemotype.

Myrtle is helpful in meditation and to revitalize your mood.

Fresh, camphorous,herbaceous scent.  

Blending Suggestions:  bay, benzoin, bergamot, black pepper, cedarwood, clary sage, clove, elemi, eucalyptus, frankincense, ginger, hyssop, laurel, lavender, lemongrass, lime, myrrh, neroli, pepper, rosemary, rose, rosewood.

Suggested Oil Uses & Properties for External Applications:

Anointing Oil, Meditation, Room Fragrance, Diffuser

Refreshing, Balancing, Cleansing

Antispasmodic, Antimicrobial, Expectorant

 Safety: 

Hazards: Drug interaction; potentially carcinogenic, based on estragole and methyleugenol content.

Cautions (oral): Diabetes medication. Maximum adult daily oral dose: 65 mg

Maximum dermal use level: EU 0.02% IFRA 0.04% Tisserand & Young 1.9%

Tisserand, Robert; Young, Rodney. Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Professionals (pp. 1450-1451). Elsevier Health Sciences. Kindle Edition. 

Storage:  Store in a dark colored bottle out of direct sunlight.

Scripture References

Nehemiah 8:15, Isaiah 41:19, Isaiah 55:13, Zechariah 1:8, Zechariah 1:10, Zechariah 1:11.

This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For educational purposes only.