Myrtle Essential Oil

Purifying, Green Myrtle essential oil is traditionally recommended in case of respiratory discomfort. When diffused, Green Myrtle essential oil purifies the surrounding air. Toning, Green Myrtle essential oil finds its place in care for sagging skin. Green Myrtle essential oil, with astringent properties, works wonders in preparations for skin with imperfections.

History of Myrtle Essential Oil

Myrtle is a plant widespread in the Mediterranean regions, especially in Corsica, Sardinia and Sicily. It is used to make various liqueurs. But we also know that these small berries similar to juniper are appreciated for their therapeutic properties.

Myrtle and red Myrtle belong to the same species but grow in very different conditions (season, soil, climate, altitude, humidity, sun) and therefore produce oils with different molecules. This is called a chemotype difference. Myrtle has a much higher concentration of myrtenyl acetate than green myrtle, which is more concentrated in alpha-pinene.

Properties of Myrtle Essential Oil

The properties of Myrtle Essential Oil are explained by the presence of active compounds originally present in the leaves and twigs of Myrtus communis cineoliferum (green myrtle, common cineole myrtle).

For health

Expectorant and mucolytic
The richness of the oil in alpha pinene and 1,8-cineole stimulates the mucin glands, which thins the mucus and facilitates its elimination. A very interesting property to fight against cough.

Respiratory, venous, lymphatic and prostatic decongestant
Thanks to its richness in alpha pinene and limonene, Myrtle Essential Oil tones the vein walls and helps improve blood and lymphatic circulation. 1,8-cineole is also very active in soothing inflammation of the entire respiratory tree.

Other properties:
Anti-infective and antiseptic
Liver stimulant

For the well-being

Physical and mental balancing
The active molecules in the Myrtle have a spasmolytic, anxiolytic action which contributes to falling asleep.

Other properties:
Adaptogen: both calming and toning (rebalancing the nervous system)

Indications of Myrtle Essential Oil

Thanks to the many properties described above, Myrtle Essential oil has multiple indications.

For health

Immune deficiencies
The contribution of the essential oil to the antioxidant system and its immunomodulatory capacity makes it possible to globally increase the immune response to external aggressions. It is therefore recommended for diffusion in sick rooms, in the event of convalescence, epidemics and viral or bacterial infections.

ENT and respiratory disorders
Thanks to the expectorant, mucolytic and antitussive properties of green myrtle, ENT infections are among the indications for the oil for inhalation, diffusion or massage: bronchitis, sinusitis, cough with mucus, spasmodic dry cough.

Skin disorders
Its antibacterial and antiseptic properties encourage its use in case of eczema, cutaneous mycosis or parasitosis.

Joint and muscle pain
The anti-inflammatory potential of Myrtle helps relieve osteoarthritis, rheumatism and muscle/joint pain.

Difficult digestion
Thanks to its antispasmodic properties, Myrtle can be used to treat several disorders such as spasms, bloating, gas, etc.

Other indications
Hemorrhoids, heavy legs and varicose veins

For the well-being

Addictions (cigarettes, sugar, etc.)
Anxieties Concentration (disorders)
Self-confidence (lack)
Latent or seasonal depression
Emotivity
Psychic fatigue Sleep (difficulty falling asleep, insomnia, etc.)
Stress
Tobacco (stop)

Use of Myrtle Essential Oil

Myrtle Essential Oil can be used in very different ways for a wide spectrum of diseases and symptoms. Nevertheless, in case of doubt, it is recommended to contact a professional in order to collect personalized and secure information, adapted to your medical situation, your profile and your age.

Cutaneous application, massage
To benefit from the effects of green myrtle, dilute one drop of essential oil with four drops of vegetable oil, then apply and massage the area concerned.

To treat respiratory infections, dilute one drop of essential oil with four drops of vegetable oil, then apply to the back, spine and soles of the feet.
Viral and bacterial infections: dilute in vegetable oil and apply to the back, spine and soles of the feet.
For tobacco cough: 1 drop in 4 drops of vegetable oil to apply to the chest and upper back, 4 times a day until improvement.
For pain: dilute in vegetable oil and massage the painful area.
For difficult digestion: dilute in vegetable oil and massage the belly in a clockwise direction.
Eczema: dilute in vegetable oil and apply to the affected part.
Cutaneous mycosis: dilute in vegetable oil and apply to the affected part.
Cutaneous parasitosis: dilute in vegetable oil and apply to the affected part.
Hemorrhoids: dilute in vegetable oil and apply directly to the affected area.
Heavy legs,