Myrtle, Green - Organic


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  • We do not have an ETA for our Corsican Green Myrtle at this time. This product may be discontinued due to availability issues. Please see our Moroccan Myrtle - Organic for a wonderful alternative.
  • Botanical Name: Myrtus communis L.
  • Origin: Corsica
  • Process: Steam Distilled Essential Oil
  • Plant Part: Leaves
  • Cultivation: Certified Organic
  • Use: Aromatherapy / Natural Perfumery. Always dilute.
  • Note: Top / Middle Note
  • Aroma: Fresh, diffusive, strong, camphoraceous/spicy, sweet/herbaceous
  • Contraindications: Please see important Safety Considerations below.



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    Overview

    Organic Green Myrtle Essential Oil

    Our very fine certified organic Green Myrtle from Corsica displays a fresh, diffusive, strong, camphoraceous/spicy, and sweet/herbaceous aroma with an almost floral-sweet drydown that falls in the category of top to middle notes. The essential oil is distilled from the leaves and sometimes the twigs and flowers of Myrtus communis, a bush or small tree that grows wild in the areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea and found abundantly on the island of Cyprus.1 Sacred to the gods, employed in worship, and appearing in prophesies, Myrtle is renowned in many cultures and across time for its scent and beauty.2

    A yield of 1 kilo of Myrtle essential oil requires about 800 kilos of Myrtus communis leaves.3 Two chemical constituents dominate in this essential oil - 1,8-cineole and α-pinene, suggesting actions that are highly beneficial for supporting the respiratory system.4 Green Myrtle also has a more significant percentage of myrtenyl acetate and linalool, compared to Red Myrtle’s higher percentage of 1,8-cineole, making it a particularly versatile oil and especially beneficial for the lungs.5,6 Green Myrtle is excellent in skincare formulations and imparts an elegant scent.7 And this ‘plant of mystery’ may also be beneficial for people with self-destructive behavior or addiction issues.8 For information on the many additional aromatherapeutic attributes of Green Myrtle essential oil, please see:

    • Fragrance and Wellbeing - Plant Aromatics and Their Influence on the Psyche, Jennifer Peace Rhind, 2014, pp. 266-8.
    • Complete Aromatherapy Handbook - Essential Oils for Radiant Health, Susanne Fischer-Rizzi, 1990, pp. 138-41.
    • Advanced Aromatherapy - The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, Kurt Schnaubelt, 1995, p. 71.
    • The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, Julia Lawless, 2013, p. 144.
    • L’Aromatherapie Exactement, Pierre Franchomme and Dr. Daniel Pénoël, 1990, p.378.

    Aromatic Profile: Fresh, diffusive, strong, camphoraceous/spicy, sweet/herbaceous.


    Appearance: Pale yellow-green, transparent, mobile liquid.


    Use: Aromatherapy / Natural perfumery.


    Blending Suggestions: Dilute and add drop by drop to your blends until the desired effect is achieved.


    Blends Well With: Armoise, Bergamot, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Davana, Dill, Ginger, Hyssop, Laurel Leaf, Lavandin, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Lime, Rosemary, Spearmint, Thyme. It [Myrtle] is an interesting item for colognes, also those of aldehydic type.”9


    Safety Considerations: Drug interaction; potentially carcinogenic, based on estragole and methyleugenol content.10 A maximum dermal use level of 1.9% is recommended.11 Dilute before using. A patch test should be performed before use for those with sensitive skin.


    1 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 432.

    2 Rhind, Jennifer Peace. Aromatherapeutic Blending - Essential Oils in Synergy, 2016, p, 266.

    3 Naturals Compendium, International Flavors & Fragrances , Inc., 2009, p. 98.

    4 Ibid, p. 138.

    5 Ibid, p, 266.

    6 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, pp. 357-8.

    7 Schnaubelt, Kurt. Advanced Aromatherapy - The Science of Essential Oil Therapy, 1995, p. 71.

    8 Fischer-Rizzi, Susanne. Complete Aromatherapy Handbook - Essential Oils for Radiant Health, 1990, p. 138.

    9 Arctander, Steffen. Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin, 1960, p. 432.

    10 Tisserand, Robert and Rodney Young. Essential Oil Safety, 2nd ed., 2014, pp. 357-8.

    11 Ibid.


    The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made by Eden Botanicals as to the medicinal value of any products from Eden Botanicals. The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products. If you have any questions, please call or email us for further information.

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    Customer Reviews for Myrtle, Green - Organic

    Good with coriander for aches and pains Review by
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    4
    This is a very nice green myrtle. I’d describe it as a cooler oil. I did once sample a different much much more costly green myrtle oil that had a sort of flowery dry down, which was nice, but in terms of medicinal use, this one is a great value and pleasant. I purchased an ounce of this one, initially intending it to be used as a respiratory oil for a friend with pulmonary fibrosis and asthma. It didn’t work so well for her as her lungs are extremely sensitive, but I ended up using it in a pain blend, and have found it very helpful for nerve pain and muscle spasm. I most frequently use it with coriander essential oil for baths. I add a few drops of each to Himalayan sea salt and throw that in the bath. Sometimes I include lavender or celery seed or some other oils as well. In terms of respiratory oils, I do think it’s good as one of the milder alternatives, if you’re looking for a high cineole oil that is gentle, and though it didn’t work for my friend, I use it for myself for this purpose as well as for pain relief. I have begun to blend with it strictly for scent as well and have been happy with the results so far.
    (Posted on 8/29/2014)