Name        Myrtle Essential Oil, Red, Morocco

Category  Essential Oils

Species    Myrtus communis L., fam. Myrtaceae

Method     Steam Distilled

Part           Leaf / Fruit

Country    Morocco

Code         MyrCom2 

Myrtle Essential Oil, Red, Morocco

Myrtle Essential Oil, Red, Morocco, (Myrtus communis), researched for its soothing effects on the respiratory system, an expectorant, a liver stimulant, and prostate decongestant.

Key Constituents:

Alpha-Pinene [45-60%]

1,8 Cineol (Eucalyptol) [17-27%]

Limonene [5-11%]

Linalol [2-5%]

Action:  Myrtle is an expectorant, is anti-infectious, a liver stimulant, prostate decongestant, a light antispasmodic, a regular for the thyroid and ovary, and a tonic for the skin.

Traditional Uses:  Myrtle has been researched by Dr. Daniel Penoel for normalizing hormonal imbalances of the thyroid and ovaries.  Myrtle has also been researched for its soothing effects on the respiratory system.

Indications:  Bronchitis, coughs hypothyroidism, insomnia, sluggish thyroid, prostate congestion, respiratory tract ailments, sinus infection, tuberculosis, and ureter infections.

Other Uses:  Myrtle essential oil may help anger, astma, respiratory infections, cystitis, diarrha, dysentery, impaired digestion, hemorrhoids, and hormonal imbalances.  Myrtle may support the immune system, fight infections, sinusitis, infectious diseases, and pulmonary disorders, aid skin conditions (acne, blemishes, bruises, oily skin, psoriasis, etc.).  Useful on childern for chest complaints and coughs.

Application:  Apply topically, diffuse, or use in a humidifier.  Suitable for use on children.

Fragrant Influence:  Elevating and euphoric.

Safety Data:  If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult physican.

Companion Oils:  Bergamot oil, Lavender oil, Lemon oil, Lemongrass oil, Melaleuca alternifolia, Rosewood oil, Rosemary CT cineol, Spearmint oil, and Thyme oil.

Bible Reference:

Nehemiah 8:15- "And that they should publish and proclaim in all their cities, and in Jerusalem, saying.  Go forth unto the mount, and fetch olive branches, and pine branches, and myrtle branches, and palm branches, and branches of thick trees, to make booths, as it is written."

Isaiah 41:19- "I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree, and the myrtle, and the oil tree; I will set in the desert the fir tree, and the pine, and the box tree together."

Isaiah 55:13- "Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree:  and it shall be to the Lord for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off."

Myrtle Essential Oil, Morocco:  The aroma is herbal and penetrating with clean rich camphor notes.  Myrtle oil has lingering though moderate sweetness and remarkable complexity.  Myrtle oil has tremendous potential in aromatherapy, particulary with respiratory blends.  Natural components include pinene, camphene, cineol, dipentene, myrthenol, and geraniol.