Myrtle

Botanical Name: Myrtus communis
Variety: Red
Origin: Morocco
Plant Part: Leaves & Fruit
Note: Middle - Top
Family: Myrtaceae
 
With a sweet and earthy aroma that has hints of medicinal notes, Myrtle possesses natural components including pinene, camphene, cineol, dipentene, myrtenol, and geraniol.
 
Myrtle is a very strong pain relieving essential oil and works well in pain relieving blends or massage creams.
 
Because of its potent antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, Myrtle supports a healthy immune system. 
 
Native to the Mediterranean and Western Asia, Myrtle grows from evergreen shrubs that produce fragrant pink and white flowers. It has sharp, pointed leaves and a reddish-brown bark. Myrtle essential oil is derived from the leaves and fruit of the plant through a steam distillation method.
 
10 ml amber dropper botltle