doTERRA Common Myrtle Essential Oil

Description

The myrtle plant is a bushy evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, fragrant white flowers, and purple-black berries. Also known as Corsican pepper, Common Myrtle has been used for thousands of years as a symbol of love, honor, happiness, and generosity. Its many functions were well known as early as 600 B.C. In the Bible, it was used in purification ceremonies. With a distinctive, eucalyptus like aroma, it is often found in lotions, perfumes, and bath products. CPTG Certified Pure Tested Grade Common Myrtle essential oil is refreshing, with a clarifying and uplifting aroma.

Primary Benefits

• May help support healthy skin when applied topically
• Used for thousands of years as a symbol of love, honour, happiness and generosity
• Steam distilled from the stems and leaves of the common myrtle plant

Uses

• Diffuse or use a drop in your palms and inhale deeply
• Add to a skin care routine
• Create a massage oil by adding a drop or two in a carrier oil
• Soak with two or three drops in an Epsom salt bath
• For massage, mix 5 drops with 10 ml carrier oil. For bath, mix 5 drops with 5 ml carrier oil. For perfuming, mix 1 drop to 10 drops carrier oil.

Directions For Use

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Topical Use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with a carrier oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.

Aromatic Description

Fresh, camphoraceous, herbaceous

Extraction Method

Steam Distillation

Plant Part

Leaf/Stem