| Botanical Name: | Myrtus Communis |
| Country of origin: | Morocco |
| Source: | Leaves |
| Cultivation: | Conventional |
| Colour & Odor: | Pale yellow to yellow in color with fresh, sweet and camphoraceous aroma., |
| Extraction Method: | Steam Distillation Method |
| Specific Gravity: | 0.890 - 0.920 |
| Optical Rotation: | 73°C |
| Flash Point: | 22° to +27° |
| Components: | 1,8-cineole, alpha-Pinene, Myrtenyl acetate |
| Solubility: | Soluble in Alcohol & Oil and insoluble in water. |
| Shelf Life: | 3 years |
| Storage: | Cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. |
| Certificate on Demand: | At our customer's request, we provide the subsequent indenture (COA) Certificate of Analysis which gives the information on color, odor & additional details, (GC) Gas Chromatography provides statistics of the product element & its percentage, and (MS) Mass Spectrometry gives details of the component present in the product & its quantity. |
| Blends well with: | Myrtle oil blends well with Lime, Neroli, Lemon, Black pepper, Clove, Ginger, Bergamot, Bay, Rosemary, Hyssop, Pine, Clary Sage, Cypress and lavender. |
| Uses: | Myrtle Essential Oil is used in skin preparations like creams, lotions and other cosmetic products. Besides the oil the Myrtle leaves can be used as a tea, and can be substituted for bay leaves in cooking. The branches of the tree can be used as firewood. When usedin for cooking and grilling it transmits a spicy flavour to meats and vegetables |
| Therapeutic Benefits: | In traditional herbal medicine, myrtle oil is used to cure digestive problems, urinary infections, bronchial congestion, and dry coughs. Ayurvedic medicine uses it as a treatment for cerebral infections, especially epilepsy. Myrtle has also been used at various times as an antiseptic, an astringent, and a decongestant. It is an effective remedy for regulating the menstrual cycle. In modern aromatherapy, Myrtle is primarily used for respiratory diseases like lung cough, congestion, and cold. The oil is a suitable application for wounds and ulcers. It does not let microbes infect the wounds. Myrtle's astringent properties make it useful in all types of skincare. It can be applied for open pores, oily skin, acne, and also on mature skin. It is very effective as an ointment base for treating hemorrhoids. As aroma therapy is useful in a child's bedroom at night, by burning in an oil burner, to help soothe irritable coughing.Myrtle Essential Oil purifies and protects the mind, this can be useful for addictive, self-destructive, and obsessive behavior. The oil is Non-toxic by nature and so it can be used on children and the elderly without no fears. |