About the plant:
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Where it grows:
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Traditional uses and lore:
Green myrtle is a fresh-smelling antiseptic essential oil, excellent for respiratory complaints such as coughs or colds (especially for children), hyperthyroid, urinary complaints and acne.
Relieves respiratory & urinary complaints
Balances thyroid
Heals acne
Green myrtle is a fresh-smelling antiseptic essential oil, excellent for respiratory complaints such as coughs or colds (especially for children), hyperthyroid, urinary complaints and acne.
For use on the skin (i.e. Topical Application): Dilute up to 3-5% in any carrier oil (15-25 drops per tablespoon).
Respiratory ailments: Topical Application dilute to 2- 4 % and apply on chest area (10 to 20 drops per tablespoon), Direct Inhalation / diffusion.
Bladder or urinary infection: Sitz bath, Aromatic Bath.
Skin care for acne, oily skin, oily skin, open pores: Topical Application diluted to 1% (5 drops per tablespoon of carrier oil).
Hemorrhoids: 3% Topical Application.
Safety Precautions
Myrtle oil is non-toxic, non-irritating and non-sensitizing.
General Safety Precautions
Use essential oils only in diluted form on the skin and never internally. Always be careful when using essential oils with children. Give them only low doses, or better, consult a qualified aromatherapy expert before using. Also, use essential oils with care and only under the proper guidance of an expert while pregnant or if you have liver damage, epilepsy, cancer or other serious health problems.
Green myrtle has been a symbol of fidelity, love and peace for centuries. Its fresh, spicy, herbaceous yet floral scent soothes us like a cozy blanket or a hug during hard times. The scent of myrtle lingers and comforts us, melting disharmony and reminding us that divine love is eternal. Myrtle's antiseptic and slightly sedative qualities make is an excellent choice for children when they have coughs, bronchitis or other respiratory complaints. The scent, similar to eucalyptus, is less intrusive, more soothing and child friendly.
Following is a list of conditions Green Myrtle essential oil addresses by category:
Respiratory System: Bronchitis, chronic cough, catarrhal conditions.
Urinary System: Urinary tract infection, bladder infection.
Skin care: Acne, oily skin, open pores, hemorrhoids.
Endocrine System: Hypothyroid.
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