BOTANICAL NAME | Myrica gale |
AROMA | A clean, fresh, herbaceous fragrance with hints of spice, balsam and camphor. |
ORIGIN | Scottish Higlands |
PLANT PART | Twigs, Blossom and Leaves |
EXTRACTION METHOD: | Steam |
PLANT FAMILY: | Myrtaceae |
NOTE: | Middle |
PROPERTIES | Insecticide, anti-oxidant, anti-microbial & anti-bacterial. |
SKIN | Useful in cases of acne and may also have the potential to act as a sunscreen for the skin
Diluted to 3-5% (depending on the severity of the problem) in a base cream or lotion It has anti-oxidant properties and so helps to protect the skin from free radicals by protecting from within. |
MIND | Especially useful during illness or stressful periods, and as a treatment for memory loss and the early signs of dementia. |
BODY: | Deters insect, especially mosquitos |
BLENDS WELL WITH; | Bay, Bergamot, Ginger, Clary Sage, Hyssop, Lavender, Patchouli and Marjoram and most spice oils |
MAIN CONSTITUENTS | The leaves contain an essential oil which is rich in various terpenes. The main substances are alpha-pinene, 1,8 cineol, myrcene, and limonene. Additional substances found in the plant are beta-cadin-4-En-10-ol, 11-selina-4-ol, beta-terpinene, p-cymene, caryophyllene, 4.11-selinadien, beta-elemennon, germacrone and a trace amount of other substances, |
CAUTION | Contains toxic flavon-glycosides and large amounts of bitter tannins. Bog myrtle is considered abortifacient and should therefore not be ingested by pregnant women. Should never be used internally. In some people, the herb may cause skin irritation. Avoid during pregnancy or if trying to become pregnant |
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