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| | Botonical Name | : | Myrtus communis |
| | CAS # | : | 8008-46-6 |
| | Country of Origin | : | Morocco |
| | Color & Odor | : | Reddish brown liquid. and Characteristic somewhat eucalyptus-like odor. |
| | Solubility | : | Soluble in alcohol and oils. Insoluble in water. |
| | Specific Gravity | : | 0.890 – 0.915 @ 20°C |
| | Optical Rotation | : | +10 – +30 @ 20°C |
| | Refractive Index | : | 1.460 – 1.470 @ 20°C |
| | Flash Point | : | 42 °C |
| | Plant Part Used | : | Leaves and Twigs |
| | Extraction Method | : | Steam distillation of the leaves and twigs. |
DESCRIPTION:
These are evergreen shrubs in the genus Myrtus that are native to the Mediterranean and the Middle East. These are also cultivated in southern England and the warmer portions of North America. This Wildcrafted Oil of myrtle finds wide application in various aromatherapy treatments.CONSTITUENTS:
It has a-terpinene, linalool, terpinen-4-ol and others components.BLENDS WITH:
This Wildcrafted Oil can mix with ylang ylang,geranium, jasmine,COMMON NAMES:
MyrtaceaeUSES:
This Wildcrafted Oil is extensively used in aromatherapy treatments such as asthma, coughs and sore throat.
