The ancient Greeks and Romans honored poets with Myrtle to suggest that their fame would never die. Green Myrtle has been characteristic of the Mediterranean for thousands of years, and made its most famous cosmetic debut as a major ingredient in Angel's Water, a 16th century skin tonic that was used to enhance the complexion.

With attractive sweet green and lemon like aroma, Myrtle essential oil is a pale yellow colored liquid. It is extracted using the process of steam distillation using the steam, leaves and flowers of the Myrtle plant. It is effective oil for various health conditions such as bronchitis, fever and cold. Clarifying, cleansing, refreshing, uplifting. Some consider it an aphrodisiac; others mention it as oil that is emotionally cleansing, curbing self-defeating feelings and addictions.

This plant is also remembered in its association with Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of beauty and love. Also athletes, soldiers, and nobles were rewarded and honored with its leaves.

Myrtle oil comes from a large bush or small tree native to regions in North Africa. The myrtle bush can also be found in a number of Mediterranean regions including Tunisia, Italy, France, Corsica, and Spain. The myrtle bush grows up to three feet tall (0.9 meters) and has white flowers and black berries. The bush is related the tea tree as well as the eucalyptus bush and has been used for many years because of its healing properties. Myrtle oil is extracted from the leaves and twigs of the tree and the flowers of the myrtle are also commonly used in aromatherapy.

 

Uses & Benefits:  Add to a diffuser for a nice, clear, balsamic aroma climate. Add a few drops of Myrtle Green or Aroma land’s Breathe Easy Blend (which contains Myrtle Green) to a hot bowl of water for a great steam treatment. In aromatherapy, green myrtle oil is valued because of its respiratory benefits. It is believed to relieve a number of respiratory problems. Green myrtle oil has been used to fight issues such as bronchitis, asthma, coughs, and colds.

In addition to being helpful for respiratory problems, the oil has also been researched for its ability to balance the ovaries and thyroid. In the Mediterranean, myrtle oil is a traditional remedy for regulating the menstrual cycle. The oil is believed to regulate hormones and relieve imbalances in the ovaries or prostate.

Green Myrtle oil is also helpful for the skin. The oil is a natural astringent and can be useful in cases of oily skin and acne because of its ability to balance the skin. In the 16th century, the oil was incorporated in a skin care lotion commonly referred to as "angel's water." The oil was used as an effective way to treat skin conditions such as acne. Although the oil is frequently cited as being suitable for the elderly and children, individuals should always consult a physician for professional advice before taking the oil.

Green Myrtle essential oil is effective anti-septic oil and owing to this property, this oil is perfect to be applied on ulcers and wounds. It protects the wound from getting infected by microbes. Furthermore, it restricts the infection from spreading.

Myrtle essential oil is capable of driving away foul odor and filling up the environment with magical aroma. Today, this oil is used in making fumigants, burners, incense sticks, room fresheners, vaporizers, and body deodorants too. Another reason for using this oil in these products is because this oil dose not have any side effect like irritation, itching or patches on your skin. 

Myrtle essential oil has got astringent properties because of which it is used as an ingredient in many mouthwashes and firms the grip of gums on teeth and also contracts them. Moreover, it is also capable of contracting the facial skin and thus, making it free from wrinkles.

This oil is anti-viral, bactericidal, fungicidal and germicidal oil that restricts the growth and spreading of infections.  Owing to its disinfectant properties, it helps in the treatment of infection in intestines, stomach, and it also restricts diarrhea.