Essential Oils
Bog Myrtle (Myrica gale) Essential oil
£5.60
A not so well known oil, Bog Myrtle is useful in cases of acne and can potentially act as a sunscreen. In addition to the skin benefits, this oil is especially useful in helping memory loss due to illness or stressful periods. Can help treat memory loss at the early signs of dementia. This oil is probably more well known for being an insect repellant.
Blend to try: Holiday Mosquito repellant
4 drops Bog Myrtle
2 drops Tea Tree
2 drops Lavender
2 drops eucalyptus
450ml Distilled water
Mix into 500ml spray bottle. Shake well before spraying onto your skin. Do not spray near eyes. To protect face spray onto a scarf or hat before wearing.
10ml
Out of stock
| 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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