Some sources say that the essential oil of this plant has more antibacterial power than all the known tea tree oil. Whether this corresponds to reality, you can find out only when you try the myrtle oil, since the action of any essential oil on each organism can be different, taking into account the individuality. However, there are some common features when using this essential oil. They are presented in this article.
Myrtle essential oil for medical purposes
As already mentioned above, myrtle essential oil has substances that perfectly counteract various microbes. In addition, thanks to the properties of myrtle, it is used as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent. In a complex application with other medicinal products, it is possible to cure colds, flu, tonsillitis, tracheitis, tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis and even tuberculosis. Ancient Egyptians used the leaves of this plant as a cure for fever and various infections.
With the participation of essential oil myrtle it is possible to do inhalation procedures. To do this, you need 1-2 drops of oil.
The nineteenth century marked the beginning of the use of myrtle for the treatment of various gastric diseases. In the modern world, essential oil of myrtle plants is used to treat digestive disorders and against diarrhea.
At the same time, experts believe that myrtle oil is effective in cases of varicose veins. To treat this disease, oil is used for compresses, which consist of 5-7 drops of the essential oil and 5 ml of vegetable oil.
Also, myrtle oil helps to speed up getting rid of infections in the bladder. To do this, make a sedentary bath with 3-5 drops of essential oil myrtle.
As for the nervous system, essential oil of myrtle greatly reduces the susceptibility to stress, and also facilitates the effects of overwork. This oil helps to find calmness and balance. In order to fill the room with a pleasant aroma and make it light, add 4-7 drops of essential oil to the aroma lamp of this plant.
Myrtle essential oil for cosmetic purposes
Even in ancient Egypt, the ability of myrtle to have a beneficial effect on the skin. To cleanse and strengthen the skin, they used myrtle water. This water, which was used for washing, is called "angelic water" thanks to properties that are able to give the skin freshness and rejuvenate it. As a cosmetic product, women of our time can use already finished myrtle oil, because it really has a beneficial effect on our skin.
First of all, myrtle oil has substances that can cleanse the skin well. Especially valuable is its effect for women of the weaker sex with oily skin. With the help of myrtle essential oil, you can cleanse the skin, narrow the pores, and also get rid of the gums and acne, and the scars that remain after them. Essential oil of myrtle helps to remove inflammation.
Possessing dry skin, essential oil of myrtle also comes in handy. Due to the properties of oil, it can act not only in the role of antiseptic and anti-inflammatory agent, but also as a means for moisturizing the skin of the face.
In general, the essential oil of this plant is suitable for any type of skin. For example, the normal skin oil maintains in excellent condition due to toning and strengthening the cell membranes of the upper layer of the skin. On the withering skin with the use of myrtle oil, wrinkles are smoothed and the elasticity of the skin is restored.
In order to make your cosmetic products even more effective, you should use a proportion: 15 grams of the base is mixed with 5 drops of myrtle.
In addition to cosmetic and medicinal properties, myrtle oil has others, which are also interesting. They make it possible to apply myrtle for a variety of purposes.
Essential oil of myrtle is an aphrodisiac, it contributes to the fact that the couple is even more flaring passion. Also, this oil has a very useful and interesting property. If you add a few drops of myrtle oil to the aroma lamp, then the orgasm can be more prolonged and exciting.
For pregnant women, it is best to use other products instead of myrtle oil, as it is contraindicated to them. Other contraindications: oil should not be used in large quantities, as this can cause irritation of the skin and mucous membranes.
With which oils can you combine essential oil of myrtle?
If you are going to make some kind of mixture with myrtle oil, then do not rely on your own taste, but it will be better to turn to the information that says about which oils best combine myrtle.
First of all, remember that essential oil of myrtle perfectly matches with spicy oils. Still can give a good effect of combination with cypress. It is used to treat varicose veins, hemorrhoids, trophic ulcers, phlebitis. Still good combinations: sage, rosewood, grapefruit, rosemary, lavender, citronella, pine, geranium, laurel, paluci, bergamot, rose, verbena, vetiver, valerian.