Myrtle Essential Oil

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Botanical Name:	Myrtus Communis
Common name:	Myrtle,
Plant family:	Myrtaceae
Genus:	Myrtus
Appearance/Color:	Reddish Brown liquid with thin consistency
Odor:	Myrtle Essential Oil has a clear, fresh scent that is mildly camphoraceous, similar to that of Eucalyptus with medium aroma middle note.
Blends With:	Benzoin, Bergamot, Elemi, Eucalyptus, Black Pepper, Cedar Wood, Frankincense, Myrrh, Neroli, Rose, Ho Wood, Hyssop, Jasmine, Lavender, Lemon, Lemongrass, Clary Sage, Coriander, Melissa, Rosewood, and Ylang-Ylang.
Origin:	Tunisia
Source:	Leaves
Method of Extraction:	Steam Distillation

Myrtus communis, commonly called myrtle, is a broadleaf evergreen shrub or small tree that is native to the Mediterranean region. It typically grows to 5-6’ tall but may reach 15-20’ over time. Pointed, opposite (sometimes whorls), ovate to lanceolate, glossy dark green leaves (to 2” long) are strongly aromatic when bruised. White aromatic flowers (3/4”) with many yellow tipped stamens bloom in late spring/summer (May-July). Flowers are followed by blue-black berries. Berries are edible and may be eaten raw but are at best moderately tasteful. Dried flowers, leaves and fruits are used to flavor foods. Leaves are sometimes used as a substitute for bay leaves. Fresh flowers may be added to salads. Wood and leaves are added to charcoal to flavor grilled meats.

Myrtle is an evergreen shrub with fragrant white or pink flowers. It is native to North Africa but is commonly found in the southern Mediterranean region including France, Spain, Corsica, Tunisia and Italy. Myrtle essential oil is steam distilled from the leaves and twigs and sometimes the flowers.

Myrtle is a wild aromatic plant that laboratorial works have demonstrated the insecticidal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities of myrtle essential oils (EOs). The chemical composition may change according to several factors; nevertheless, it was constant in practically all EOs the presence of 1,8-cineole and ?-pinene, as main components (>5%). The biological activities, generally low or moderate depended on the organism (insecticidal) and microorganism and on the chemical composition. Generally, the contribution of the components on the biological activities was not determined; nevertheless, they were generally attributed to the presence of the main components (1,8-cineole, ?-pinene, eugenol, methyleugenol, myrtenyl acetate, among other components depending on the property). The antioxidant activity of myrtle oil was predominantly determined in cell-free methods, though very few works also used cell model methods. In all cases, the activities were also low to moderate due to the absence of phenol compounds.

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As per NAHA guidelines, New Directions Aromatics (NDA) does not recommend the ingestion of essential oils. It is imperative to consult a medical practitioner before using Essential Oils for therapeutic purposes. Pregnant and nursing women and those taking prescription drugs are especially advised not to use this product without the medical advice of a physician. The oil should always be stored in an area that is inaccessible to children, especially those under the age of 7.

Myrtle's leaves and fruits have been widely used as folk medicine for the treatment of digestive, pulmonary and skin problems in many parts of the world. Its essential oil, which possesses much of the healthful properties of the plant, is also popular among aromatherapy practitioners.

Myrtle Oil in Pharma

Myrtle essential oil has been used for treating acne, oily skin, and loose pores especially around the Mediterranean even from the Middle Ages (Li et al. 2018; Battaglia 1997), being known as a soft, mild sort of oil with effects for reproduction, convergence, and prevention of allergy. Myrtle essential oil is suitable substance to apply on wounds. It does not let microbes infect the wounds and thus protects against sepsis and tetanus, in case of an iron object being the cause of the damage.

Essence of Myrtle oil

Myrtle essential oil has clarifying, cleansing, refreshing and uplifting properties. It is said to be an oil that is emotionally cleansing, curbing self-defeating feelings and addictions. Myrtle essential oil helps to eliminate foul odors. It can be used in incense sticks and burners, fumigants and vaporizers as room fresheners. It can also be used as a body deodorant or perfume. It has no side effects like itching, irritation or patches on the skin like certain commercial deodorants.

COMMON USAGE

· Astringent Properties

· Eliminates Bad Odor

· Prevents Infections

· Expectorant

· Maintains Healthy Nerves

· Relaxes the Body

· Aphrodisiac

· Eases Breathing

· Cures Infections

Ingredients:

S.No	Key Constituents	Strength (%)
1	b-Caryophyllene	11.0
2	b-Myrcene	9.5
3	(þ)-Limonene	7.2
4	d-Cadinene	4.7
5	a-Caryophyllene	4.4
6	a-Phellandrene	4.2
7	Germacrone	3.7
8	g-Elemene	3.3
9	a-Cadinolþunidentified	2.9
10	a-Selinene	2.6
11	p-Cymene	2.5
12	(E)-b-Ocimene	2.3
13	a-Longipinene	1.7
14	(Z)-b-Ocimene	1.7
15	Selin-11-en-4-ol	1.7
16	(E)-Nerolidol	1.5
17	Caryophyllene oxide	1.2
18	1,8-Cineole	1.1
19	a-Bisabolol	1.0

TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Safety Summary

· Hazards: Drug interaction; potentially carcinogenic, based on estragole and methyleugenol content.

Diabetes medication.

Maximum adult daily oral dose 65 mg

Maximum dermal use level

EU 0.02%

IFRA 0.04%

Tisserand & Young 1.9%

Safety advice

Recommended maximum adult daily oral dose of 65 mg for each myrtle oil, based on limits of 0.05 mg/kg/day for estragole, and 0.01 mg/kg/day for methyleugenol. We also recommend a dermal maximum of 1.9% for myrtle oils based on either 1.4% estragole and 0.8% methyleugenol content or 0.2% estragole and 1.0% methyleugenol content, and dermal limits of 0.12% and 0.02% for estragole and methyleugenol, respectively.

Regulatory guidelines

IFRA recommends a maximum dermal use level for estragole of 0.01% in leave-on or wash-off preparations for body and face. IFRA recommends a maximum concentration of 0.0004% methyleugenol in leave-on products such as body lotions. The equivalent SCCNFP maximum is 0.0002%

Organ Specific Effects

· Adverse skin reaction: Regulatory guidelines IFRA recommends a maximum dermal use level for estragole of 0.01% in leave-on or wash-off preparations for body and face. IFRA recommends a maximum concentration of 0.0004% methyleugenol in leave-on products such as body lotions. The equivalent SCCNFP maximum is 0.0002%.

· Cardiovascular effects: Myrtle oil reduced blood glucose by 51% in alloxan-diabetic rabbits four hours after an oral dose of 50 mg/kg, but had no affect serum insulin concentrations.

Systemic Effects

· Acute Toxicity: Acute oral LD50 in rats reported as >5 g/kg; acute dermal LD50 in rabbits >5 g/kg. and 3.68 mL/kg . Acute oral LD50 in mice 2.23 mL/kg.

· Antioxidant/pro-oxidant activity Two myrtle oils exhibited moderate DPPH scavenging activity with IC50 values of 5.99 and 6.24 mg/mL

· Carcinogenic/anti carcinogenic potential: Myrtle oil has demonstrated weak-to-moderate antimutagenic activity. Estragole and methyleugenol are rodent carcinogens; (þ)-limonene has demonstrated anticarcinogenic activity.

· Drug interactions: Antidiabetic medication, because of cardiovascular effects, above.