Myrtle, Red

Compared to our Green Myrtle this more traditional Red Myrtle excels as an anti-spasmodic. Dr. Penoel recommends using it as an anti-spasmodic, to ease the discomfort of Colitis, painful periods, hemorrhoids and varicose veins. He also recommends it as a lymphatic and veinous decongestant. Highly recommended for massaging legs with varicose veins. (Please consult your LMT before massaging!) The Red Myrtle is lower in a-pinene and higher in 1.8 cineole than the French Green Myrtle. because of the higher level of 1.8 cineole we would avoid using it topically on the youngest children. Emotionally and spiritually Red Myrtle Oil is said to be calming and centering, helpful in meditation and in calming “mental chatter.” Said to blend well aromatically with Benzoin, Bergamot, Elemi, Eucalyptus, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cedarwood, Citrus oils, Clary Sage, Coriander, Frankincense, Hyssop, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass,Myrrh, Neroli, Rose, and Rosemary. I would like to try blending it with Cypress or Mastic since their circulatory effects should compliment each other. I have seen Red Myrtle recommended as an ingredient in an astringent mouth wash. In researching this new oil I came across a note made in the late 90’s: a French research team had found previously that myrtle oil was effective against lice, and attributed the effective ingredients to cineole and, to a lesser extent, alpha-pinene and linalool (Gauthier et. al., 1989). My note does not show how the Myrtle oil would be used; but I suspect it would do no HARM do make a 5% dilution in Jojoba, coat the hair and scalp, let stand (perhaps wrapped in plastic or a shower cap) and later shampoo out. (Or, you can use our NoNitz shampoo and detangler spray, designed to combat “common children’s hair problems.”) SHELF LIFE: Approximately 2 to 3 years after you open the bottle. Storing in the dark, refrigerated, and decanting half full bottles into smaller, full bottles will extend shelf life. Batch # MO-B663037 Batch #MO-58899 Batch #MO-59034 Myrtus communis, Wild crafted by our favorite organic distiller in Italy, steam-distilled from leaves – Anti-spasmodic easing Colitis, painful menstruation – Hemorrhoids and varicose veins – Lymph and vein decongestant – Emotionally calming and centering