The Plant
Plant part: Branch
Origin: France
Myrtle is a typical scrub shrub in the Myrtaceae family, 1 to 3 m high. This white-flowered shrub is nicknamed “Poet’s Shrub”. Evergreen (evergreen leaves), it grows in dense bushes on the coast of Mediterranean Europe, up to an altitude of 800m. A symbol of glory and happy love, it was woven into crowns for heroes and brides. In religious cults, the wood from its stems was used as incense. Myrtle was also used for beauty care. The twigs are still used in basketry. Distillation of the flowers and leaves yielded a highly renowned eau d’ange. In Corsica, Myrtle twigs are used to season certain dishes. Myrtle berries are distilled to make a liqueur called Myrte.
Myrtle is rich in 1-8 cineole. It has expectorant, antiseptic and tonic properties. 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?
Myrtle twigs and berries are used in cooking to season meats (especially game). Its health benefits make it a plant of great interest in aromatherapy and phytotherapy:
- Essential Oil: depending on the desired effect, Green Myrtle Essential Oil can be used :
1. Inhalation or diffusion to relieve coughs, improve respiratory comfort and combat fatigue;
2. By the skin: Green Myrtle Essential Oil can be massaged into the skin, diluted in a vegetable oil;
3. Orally: this oil can be diluted on a carrier for internal use. However, this use is reserved for adults and should be short-term
-Hydrolat : Hydrolat can be taken orally or diffused. It is suitable for cutaneous use to soothe the respiratory tract. It is also suitable for cleansing and moisturizing the skin.
-Infusion: Myrtle leaves have long been used as an infusion. Place a handful of leaves in a teapot and pour in simmering water. Leave to infuse for a few minutes before drinking.
-Mother tincture: less well-known than the essential oil or hydrolat, Myrtle mother tincture is also used to soothe coughs.
The Products
Green Myrtle Essential Oil 100% Organic and Handcrafted
Essenciagua’s Green Myrtle Essential Oil, distilled with expert craftsmanship, is an essence rich in benefits for health and well-being. This oil is extracted from Common Myrtle (Myrtus communis), an evergreen shrub with white flowers, nicknamed “the poets’ shrub”. Native to the Mediterranean and growing at altitudes of up to 800m, green myrtle is a symbol of glory and happy love, used historically in religious cults and for beauty care. This essential oil is particularly effective as a...
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