MYRTLE ESSENTIAL OIL
A fresh aromatic oil with clean, sweet, herbaceous and softly spicy notes.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Myrtus communis
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin of Plant: Mediterranean region and western Asia
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the leaves and small twigs
Note: Top to Middle
Colour: Clear to pale yellow or amber
Aroma: Fresh, sweet, herbaceous and softly spicy
About This Essential Oil
Myrtle Essential Oil is steam distilled from the foliage of Myrtus communis. Its clean herbaceous aroma is used in diffuser blends, natural perfumery, soaps and carefully formulated body-care and household products..
Key Benefits
• Provides a fresh, clean and herbaceous aroma
• Creates a clear and revitalising aromatic atmosphere
• Adds freshness to diffuser and room-fragrance blends
• Popular in soaps and household products
• Suitable for carefully formulated body-care products
• Complements citrus, floral, herbal and woody oils
History
Myrtle has been valued around the Mediterranean since antiquity. Persian, Jewish, Greek and Roman traditions associated the evergreen plant with love, peace, beauty and celebration, and its branches appeared in wreaths and ceremonial arrangements. Myrtle leaves and berries were also used in fragrance, food and customary preparations. These historical uses should not be presented as clinical evidence that the modern essential oil treats respiratory, urinary or infectious conditions.
Main Chemical Components
Esters, Oxides
Aromatic Characteristics
• Fresh and clean
• Sweet and herbaceous
• Softly spicy
• Clear top-to-middle aromatic note
Aromatic Uses
• Creates a fresh atmosphere in diffuser blends
• Adds clarity to natural perfumes
• Complements soaps and household products
• Suitable for carefully formulated body-care products
• Lifts woody, floral and resinous compositions
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as fresh and renewing
• Opens with clean green and herbaceous notes
• Develops sweet, spicy and lightly woody nuances
• Chemotype influences the finished aroma
• Individual responses to aromas vary
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Clary Sage, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Hyssop, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary, Spearmint, Tea Tree and Thyme.
Health & Safety
• External use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted. Dilute appropriately.
• Patch test before use; stop if irritation occurs. Avoid eyes and broken skin.
• Do not add undiluted oil directly to bath water.
• Do not assume suitability for babies or children; seek age-specific advice.
• Seek qualified advice for pregnancy, breastfeeding or medical conditions.
• Diffuse intermittently in a well-ventilated space; stop if irritation occurs.
• Oxidised oil may sensitise; keep tightly closed and use fresh oil.
• Keep from children and animals; store below 25°C away from sunlight and heat.
