Myrtle Oil

Myrtle Oil, distilled from the leaves and sometimes the flowers and twigs of the Myrtus communis plant, is a valued essential oil with a clear, fresh, camphoraceous, and slightly sweet aroma. This oil is obtained through steam distillation, capturing the essence of myrtle, a plant revered across Mediterranean cultures for its symbolic significance. Myrtle Oil is a popular choice in aromatherapy for its fresh, uplifting character.

Myrtle is an evergreen Mediterranean shrub with glossy, fragrant leaves and small white flowers, and its oil is also sold as Common Myrtle Oil or Green Myrtle Oil. The aroma is fresh and clean, with a herbal sweetness that sits well beside citrus, lavender and other herbaceous oils, so it is easy to place in a blend.

In aromatherapy, Myrtle Oil is appreciated for its uplifting, fresh scent.

The composition of Myrtle Oil, rich in cineole, myrtenyl acetate, and limonene, gives it its distinctive fresh, camphoraceous character.

Common Uses: Myrtle Oil is incorporated into skincare products for its fresh scent. It's also used in personal care products for its refreshing scent.

Blends well with: Lavender, Bergamot, Rosemary, and Clary Sage, as well as citrus and herbaceous oils. These combinations enhance Myrtle Oil's fresh and uplifting qualities, creating aromatic blends.

Aromatic Scent: Myrtle Oil offers a clear, fresh, and herbaceous aroma with a camphoraceous touch and a sweet undertone, providing an invigorating and fresh olfactory experience.

How to use it

Add it to a diffuser or an unscented base for a fresh herbal room scent, or dilute it in a carrier oil before using it in a massage or body oil. Technique tip: add it one drop at a time and smell the blend between additions, since the camphoraceous top note can overpower softer florals. For external use only; keep away from eyes and out of reach of children.

Botanical Name: Myrtus communis

Plant Part: Leaves, Flowers, and Twigs