Myrtile Essential Oil

Specifications

Botanical Name:                    Myrtus Communis

Plant Part:                              Leaves and Twigs

Extraction Method:               Steam Distilled

Origin:                                    India

Major Components :  The most important constituents of myrtle oil (up to 0.8% in the leaves) are myrtenol, myrtenol acetate, limonene (23%), linalool (20%), pinene (14%), cineol (11%), furthermore, p-cymene, geraniol, nerol and the phenylpropanoid, methyleugenol.

USES : Myrtle essential oil benefits respiratory problems, smoker's cough, bronchitis, flu, colds, tuberculosis, sinus infection, uterine infection, skin antiseptic, deodorizing, and aids all pulmonary disorders. Myrtle essential oil assists hemorrhoids, varicose veins, immune stimulant, sore throats (Klebs, staph, candida), diarrhea, liver and gall bladder stimulant, hyperthyroidism (caution with thyroid imbalance) regulates ovaries, wrinkles, psoriasis, scaling skin, inflamed skin, hypothyroidism (increasing activity and improving balance), prostate decongestant, ovaries (hormone-like), hormonal imbalances. Myrtle essential oil is also great for, acne, asthma, anti-infectious, (because of its relative mildness, this is a very suitable essential oil to assist with children's coughs and chest complaints).

SPECIFICATIONS :

Product:                                 Myrtile Essential Oil

Appearance:                          Pale amber clear liquid

Odor:                                      Herbal

Solubility:                               Soluble in alcohol and oils

Specific Gravity:                    0.890 TO 0.930 @ 20°C

Optical Rotation:                   +18° TO +28° @ 20°C

Refractive Index:                  1.4650 TO 1.4700 @ 20°C

Content:                                 Eugenol, Geraniol, Methyl Eugenol

Flash Point:                            42° C