The Plant
Plant part: Branch
Origin: France
The Myrtle is a characteristic shrub of the maquis from the Myrtaceae family, with a height of 1 to 3m. This shrub with white flowers is nicknamed “the Poets’ shrub”. Always green (evergreen leaves), it grows in dense bushes on the Mediterranean coast of Europe, up to 800m in altitude. Symbol of glory and happy love, crowns were woven from it for heroes and brides. In religious worship, the wood of its stems was used as incense. Myrtle was also used for beauty care. Its branches are still used in basketry. The distillation of flowers and leaves produced a highly renowned water, “angel’s water”. In Corsica, Myrtle branches are used to season certain dishes. Myrtle berries, on the other hand, are distilled to make a liqueur: Myrtle.
Myrtle is rich in 1-8 cineole. It has expectorant, antiseptic and toning virtues. It is a very interesting essence in phytotherapy and aromatherapy.
What are the benefits of Green Myrtle?
The Green Myrtle is a virtuous plant for our health. If we are to retain only the essential uses, Myrtle is recommended in the treatment of thyroid imbalances. It indeed has thyroid-regulating properties, making it an effective ally to alleviate symptoms related to this condition, such as fatigue, weight gain, and mood disorders. The Green Myrtle is also known for its antitussive effects, which help to relieve dry and irritating coughs. By incorporating this plant into your wellness routine, you can benefit from its advantages for your health and overall well-being.
Common questions
How to use Green Myrtle?
The branches of Myrtle and its berries are used in cooking to season meats (especially game). Its health benefits make it a very interesting plant in aromatherapy and phytotherapy:
- Essential Oil: depending on the desired effect, Green Myrtle Essential Oil can be used:
1. In inhalation or diffusion to relieve cough, improve respiratory comfort and fight against fatigue;
2. Topically: Green Myrtle Essential Oil can be applied in massage on the skin, diluted in a vegetable oil;
3. Orally: this oil can be used diluted on a carrier for internal use. However, this usage is reserved for adults and should be short-term.
-Hydrosol: The Hydrosol can be consumed orally or used in diffusion. It is suitable for topical use to relieve the respiratory sphere. It is also suitable for cleaning and hydrating the skin.
-Infusion: Myrtle leaves have long been used in infusion. For this, place a handful of leaves in a teapot and pour in simmering water. Let it steep for a few minutes before drinking.
-Mother Tincture: less known than the Essential Oil or the Hydrosol, the Green Myrtle Mother Tincture is also used to soothe cough.
The Products
Green Myrtle Essential Oil 100% Organic and Handcrafted
The Green Myrtle Essential Oil from Essenciagua, distilled with artisanal expertise, is an essence rich in health and wellness benefits. This oil is extracted from the Common Myrtle (Myrtus communis), an evergreen shrub with white flowers, also known as “the shrub of poets”. Native to the Mediterranean and growing up to 800m in altitude, the green myrtle is a symbol of glory and happy love, historically used in religious worship and beauty care.
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