Description
MYRTLE
Myrtus communis
Myrtle (Myrtus communis) is a shrub from the Myrtaceae family, native to the Mediterranean basin, which grows in the wild in dry and sunny scrubland. Its persistent, lanceolate and opposite leaves are extremely aromatic.
Directions
The essential oil of Myrtus communis is an antiseptic and astringent. It treats digestive, pulmonary or urinary infections as well as skin ulcers and haemorrhoids. It lightens heavy legs and prepares the body to exercise to prevent cramps and aches. It is effective against productive and dry coughs.
Warnings
Do not use in: pregnant or breast-feeding women, children under the age of six years, persons allergic to one of the components (geraniol, linalool, limonene), subjects with asthma without the advice of an allergologist before the first use, over a long period in persons with functional kidney failure (monoterpenes).
Recipes
Bronchitis
Work in some drops of essential oil of myrtle under the sole of the feet, thorax and sides of the neck, morning and evening for a week.
Spasmodic enterocolitis
Take 2 drops of essential oil of myrtle on a neutral tablet; repeat two to four times during the day.
Haemorrhoids
5 to 10 drops of essential oil of myrtle, 10 ml of neutral plant oil. Dilute the essential oil in the carrier oil. Apply a few drops on the haemorrhoids.
Smoker’s cough
1 drop of essential oil of myrtle on a handkerchief stops the coughing fit of smokers.
Productive cough
Pour 2 drops of essential oil of cineol green myrtle in a teaspoon of honey or on a neutral tablet and swallow.
Repeat three to four times daily.
Varicose veins
Dilute 10 to 12 drops of essential oil of myrtle in 10 ml of neutral carrier oil, apply on the legs from bottom to top starting by the sole of the feet.
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