Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Green myrtle

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Purifying, green myrtle essential oil is traditionally recommended for respiratory ailments. When diffused, green myrtle essential oil purifies the air. Green myrtle essential oil has a toning effect and can be used in skincare products for slack skin. With its astringent properties, green myrtle essential oil works wonders in formulations for skin with blemishes.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Suitable

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Possible but not recommended

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Appropriate

  • Food use

    Food use

    Possible but not recommended

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Possible but not recommended

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Leaves, twigs and branches

Botanical name

Myrtus communis L. cineoliferum

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Bibliographic references

Baudoux D. Les Cahiers Pratiques d'Aromathérapie selon l'école française -Dermatologie. Editions Amyris. Baudoux D. (2010) Les cahiers pratiques d'aromathérapie selon l'école française - Pédiatrie. Edition 2011. Editions Inspir S.A. Bosson.L (2004) L’aromathérapie énergétique, guérir avec l’âme des plantes, Edition Amyris Baudoux D. (2002) L'Aromathérapie - Se soigner par les huiles essentielles. Editions Amyris. Franchomme P., Jollois R. et Pénoël D. (2001) L'Aromathérapie exactement. Editions Roger Jollois. N.A.R.D ( ) Aroma News N°28. Editions Inspir. N.A.R.D ( ) Aroma News N°33. Editions Inspir. Telphon T. (2003) ABC des Huiles Essentielles. Editions Grancher.

Properties

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Properties

Green myrtle essential oil is recognised for its health properties:

  • Anticatarrhal, expectorant

  • Venous and prostatic decongestant

  • Anti-infectious

  • Promotes liver stimulation

Uses

It is traditionally used to improve the following conditions:

  • Bronchitis, sinusitis, hacking coughs

  • Chronic smoker's cough

  • Colds and sore throats

  • Non-coliabacillary urinary infections, cystitis, urethritis, prostatitis (inflammatory)

  • Haemorrhoids, varicose veins, venous stasis

  • Amenorrhoea

Synergies

  • Respiratory comfort : Eucalyptus radiata, ravintsara, pine, fir essential oils.

  • Diffusion : Lemon, pine essential oils.

In practice

Respiratory comfort: blend into your oil blend. Massage or rub your blend into the chest, upper back and neck.

Stomach and urinary relief: Mix into your oil blend. Massage or rub your mixture into the abdomen, lower back and stomach.

Air purification and purification: Atmospheric diffusion.

Precautions

  • Do not use in pregnant or breastfeeding women, children under 6 years old, or people with asthma or epilepsy.

  • Do not use orally without the advice of a healthcare professional. Avoid prolonged use.

  • Always use diluted.

  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Some natural compounds in this essential oil may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals when incorporated into a cosmetic formulation.

  • Avoid using old or oxidized essential oils. Store away from light and air.

  • As a general rule, always perform a patch test by applying your preparation to the inside of your elbow at least 48 hours before use.

  • For use as a cosmetic ingredient, refer to specific precautions.

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For a long time, many legends have associated myrtle with love and skincare in the Mediterranean basin. In Greek and Roman mythology, it was associated with the goddess of love, Aphrodite or Venus, and newly-weds wore myrtle wreaths on their wedding day, a practice that can still be found in some Mediterranean regions.

Myrtle was also used for medical and spiritual purposes. In Greek folk medicine, a syrup made from myrtle is used to treat coughs.

Green myrtle, like red myrtle, is traditionally recognised for its bronchial clearing properties, although it is preferred to red myrtle for its energising properties.

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Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.

Aromatherapy recipes from the bibliography

EO = Essential Oil VO = Carrier Oil or Macerated Oil

Cough (bronchitis, laryngitis) (T. Telphon)

Health & wellbeingRespiratory problems

  • Lavender essential oil: 3 g

  • Breckland thyme: 3 g

  • Green myrtle essential oil: 3 g

  • Arnica oil: 30 g

  • Olive carrier oil: 30 g

Use: Rub your chest and back in a tonic way. Repeat 2 or 3 times a day if necessary.

Dry, spasmodic cough (Aroma News - NARD)

Health & wellbeingRespiratory problems

  • Cupressus sempervirens (Mediterranean cypress) essential oil: 3 ml

  • Artemisia dracunculus (tarragon) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Cananga odorata essential oil (complete Ylang-ylang): 1 ml

  • Melaleuca quinquenervia CT cineole (cineole niaouli) essential oil: 2 ml

  • Myrtus communis CT cineole (cineole myrtle) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Corylus avellana (hazelnut) carrier oil or Transcutol: add up to 30 ml extra as required for product optimisation

Directions: 8 drops on the chest and 8 drops on the back 3 to 5 times a day as required.

Flu, colds (Aroma News - NARD)

Health & wellbeingENT problems

  • Cinnamosma fragans (saro) essential oil: 5 ml

  • Myrtus communis CT cineole essential oil (myrtle): 2 ml

  • Rosmarinus off. CT verbenone (rosemary verbenone) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Eucalyptus radiata (narrow-leaved eucalyptus) essential oil: 2 ml

  • Corylus avellana (hazelnut) carrier oil: 5 ml

Uses:

- children (over 6 years and on medical advice): 6 drops on the chest and back 5 times a day for 3 to 5 days.

- Adults: 15 drops on the chest and back 4 to 6 times a day for 3 to 5 days.

Pityriasis rosea (after consulting a doctor) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • Matricaria recutita (German chamomile) essential oil: 0.5 ml

  • Lavandula latifolia spica (spike lavender) essential oil: 1 ml

  • essential oil Pelargonium x asperum cv Egypt (rose geranium) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Mentha x piperita (peppermint) essential oil: 0.5 ml

  • Myrtus communis CT cineole essential oil (myrtle) essential oil: 0.5 ml

  • Calendula officinalis (marigold) carrier oil: add up to 15 ml extra as required for product optimisation

Use: 2 to 3 applications a day until clear improvement.

Psoriasis in adults and children (over 6 years and on medical advice) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

Solid form (gel)

  • Spikenard essential oil: 0.5 ml

  • Myrrh essential oil: 1 ml

  • Palmarosa essential oil: 1 ml

  • Roman chamomile essential oil: 1 ml

  • Cineole myrtle essential oil: 1 ml

  • Blue tansy: 0.5 ml

  • Rosemary verbenone: 0.5 ml

  • tamanu oil: 3 ml

  • Argan oil: 3 ml

  • 2% Carbomer gel: add up to 100 ml extra as required for product optimisation

Aroma-Zone comment: Carbomer gel can be replaced by a plant-based gel made from guar gum or tragacanth gum.

Quantity: 1 local application 3 times a day for 3 weeks or more.

Stretch marks on the breasts - curative treatment - Pregnancy and breastfeeding excluded (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingSkin problems

  • Helichrysum italicum essential oil: 2 ml

  • Cistus ladinferus CT pinene (gum rockrose) essential oil: 2 ml

  • Myrtus communis CT cinerose (cineole myrtle) essential oil: 3 ml

  • Pelargonium x asperum CV Egyptian geranium (rose geranium) essential oil: 3 ml

  • Aniba rosaeodora (rosewood) essential oil: 3 ml

  • Argania spinosa (argan) carrier oil 10 ml

  • Rosa rubiginosa (sweet briar) carrier oil: add up to 30 ml extra as required for product optimisation

Use: 1 local application morning and evening by "pinching" the stretch mark (align edge to edge).

Sinusitis in children (over 6 years and on medical advice) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingChildren's medical care

  • Eucalyptus dives (menthol eucalyptus) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) essential oil: 1ml

  • Inula graveolens (sweet inula) essential oil: 0. 5 ml

  • Aniba rosaeodora (rosewood) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Myrtus communis CT cineole (green myrtle) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Jojoba carrier oil: add up to 15 ml extra as required for product optimisation

Use: Apply 3 drops of the mixture to the forehead 4 to 5 times a day for 7 days, taking care not to get any in the eyes.

Chesty cough in children (over 6 years and on medical advice) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingChildren's medical care

  • Melaleuca quinquenervia cineole (cineole niaouli) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Inula graveolens (sweet inula) essential oil: 0.5 ml

  • Myrtus communis cineole (cineole myrtle) essential oil: 3 ml

  • Cinnamomum camphora (ravintsara) essential oil: 2 ml

  • Hazelnut carrier oil: 3 ml

  • Jojoba carrier oil: add up to 15 ml extra as required for product optimisation

Use: Apply 5 to 6 drops of the mixture to the back morning and noon and to the chest in the evening for 3 to 4 days.

Chronic bronchitis in children (over 6 years and on medical advice) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingChildren's medical care

  • Myrtus communis ct cineole (green myrtle) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Cinnamomum camphora (ravintsara) essential oil: 4 ml

  • Monarda fistulosa (wild bergamot) essential oil: 2 ml

  • Eucalyptus radiata (narrow-leaved eucalyptus) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Inula graveolens (horsetail) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Transcutol: 2 ml

Use: Apply 4 to 6 drops to the back in the morning and at 4pm, and to the chest at midday and in the evening for 10 days.

Aroma-Zone comment: Transcutol is a little-used pharmaceutical product which allows fatty substances such as essential oils to penetrate the skin easily. It can easily be replaced by a dry carrier oil such as hazelnut, kukui or macadamia oil.

Fever in children (over 6 years and on medical advice) (D. Baudoux)

Health & wellbeingChildren's medical care

Liquid form (non-greasy)

  • Cinnamomum camphora CT cinéole (ravintsara) essential oil: 3 ml

  • Myrteuscommunis CT cinéole (green myrtle) essential oil: 2 ml

  • Aniba roseodora (rosewood) essential oil: 1 ml

  • Hazelnut carrier oil: 3 ml

  • Transcutol: add up to 15 ml extra as required for product optimisation

Use: Apply 6 drops of the mixture to the chest and upper back 6 times a day for 48 hours.

Aroma-Zone comment: Transcutol is a little-used pharmaceutical product which makes it easy for fatty substances such as essential oils to penetrate the skin. It can easily be replaced by a dry carrier oil such as hazelnut, kukui or macadamia oil.