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Myrtle, Cineole Type
Myrtus communis
Chemotype: alpha-pinene / 1,8-cineole type
- PLANT PART
- leaves
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- top-mid
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Aroma & character
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- Aroma intensity
- 50 / 100
- Note layer
- top-mid
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- 0.04%
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- Unknown
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No phototoxic furocoumarin restriction was identified in the cited myrtle sources.
Contraindications & cautions
- moderateThis chemotype is rich in 1,8-cineole (~22.75% typical). Reputable clinical-aromatherapy guidance (citing Tisserand & Young, Essential Oil Safety 2nd ed.) advises against applying 1,8-cineole-rich oils to or near the face/nostrils of infants and young children due to risk of reflex glottal spasm from the cooling respiratory effect, and recommends caution with low dilutions for children under 5 (avoid entirely under 3; diffuse only or apply to back/soles heavily diluted for ages 3-6).
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
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About this composition
This profile is anchored to REVIVE's live August 29, 2024 GC/MS report for Myrtus communis from Tunisia, then paired with an IFRA conformity certificate for the oil-level leave-on maximum and public odor references for sensory normalization. The batch is led by alpha-pinene and 1,8-cineole, with limonene, myrtenyl acetate, alpha-terpineol, linalool, and geraniol as the next directly quantified markers.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| alpha-Pinene | 28.01% | 28.01–28.01% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceREVIVE GC/MS Report Myrtle EO 8B PDF page 2, constituent table row 'alpha-Pinene' 28.01% |
| 1,8-Cineole | 22.75% | 22.75–22.75% | monoterpene oxide | View sourceREVIVE GC/MS Report Myrtle EO 8B PDF page 2, constituent table row '1,8-Cineole' 22.75% |
| Limonene | 15.89% | 15.89–15.89% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceREVIVE GC/MS Report Myrtle EO 8B PDF page 2, constituent table row 'Limonene' 15.89% |
| Myrtenyl acetate | 9.69% | 9.69–9.69% | ester | View sourceREVIVE GC/MS Report Myrtle EO 8B PDF page 3, constituent table row 'Myrtenyl acetate' 9.69% |
| alpha-Terpineol | 6.52% | 6.52–6.52% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceREVIVE GC/MS Report Myrtle EO 8B PDF page 3, constituent table row 'alpha-Terpineol' 6.52% |
| Linalool | 3.97% | 3.97–3.97% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceREVIVE GC/MS Report Myrtle EO 8B PDF page 2, constituent table row 'Linalool' 3.97% |
| Geraniol | 1.09% | 1.09–1.09% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceREVIVE GC/MS Report Myrtle EO 8B PDF page 3, constituent table row 'Geraniol' 1.09% |
| Geranyl acetate | 3.42% | 3.42–3.42% | monoterpene ester | View sourceREVIVE GC/MS Report Myrtle EO 8B PDF page 3, constituent table row 'Geranyl acetate' 3.42% |
| alpha-Terpinyl acetate | 2.06% | 2.06–2.06% | monoterpene ester | View sourceREVIVE GC/MS Report Myrtle EO 8B PDF page 3, constituent table row 'alpha-Terpinyl acetate' 2.06% |
| para-Cymene | 0.52% | 0.52–0.52% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceREVIVE GC/MS Report Myrtle EO 8B PDF page 2, constituent table row 'para-Cymene' 0.52% |
| gamma-Terpinene | 0.43% | 0.43–0.43% | monoterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceREVIVE GC/MS Report Myrtle EO 8B PDF page 2, constituent table row 'gamma-Terpinene' 0.43% |
| beta-Caryophyllene | 0.43% | 0.43–0.43% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceREVIVE GC/MS Report Myrtle EO 8B PDF page 4, constituent table row 'beta-Caryophyllene' 0.43% |
| Methyleugenol | 0.38% | 0.38–0.38% | phenylpropanoid ether | View sourceREVIVE GC/MS Report Myrtle EO 8B PDF page 3, constituent table row 'Methyleugenol' 0.38% |
Profile source: REVIVE GC/MS Report Myrtle EO 8B; NHR Organic Oils IFRA Conformity Certificate Organic Myrtle Essential Oil (Myrtus communis); The Good Scents Company cajuput leaf oil entry; PlantsGate Myrtle essential oil PDF · https://www.revive-eo.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/REVIVE-GCMS-Report-Myrtle-EO-8B.pdf ; https://www.nhrorganicoils.com/uploads/20170725143834e_Myrtle_IFRA_48.pdf ; https://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/es1028051.html ; https://plantsgate.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Myrtle-essential-oil.pdf
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for clarifying, respiratory-supportive effects
- reported to support easier breathing when used in steam inhalation or diffusion
- used in perfumery for a fresh, camphoraceous-herbaceous top note
- traditionally associated with mental clarity and alertness
- used in blends intended to promote a clean, invigorating atmosphere
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 3 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- odor_intensity 50 normalizes The Good Scents Company's categorical 'medium' odor strength into the archive's 0-100 scale rather than transcribing a published numeric intensity.
- The assigned archive id says 'ct-cineole', but the live REVIVE batch used here is alpha-pinene-led with substantial 1,8-cineole rather than purely cineole-dominant.
- No public source located in this pass gave directly measured volatility-rate data for this myrtle batch.