Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Myrtle
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Myrtle leaves
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Myrtle essential oil.
![Myrtle leaves](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/71/Starr_080304-3232_Myrtus_communis.jpg/150px-Starr_080304-3232_Myrtus_communis.jpg)
- Myrtle (Myrtus communis)
Myrtle oil comes from the leaves of the Myrtus communis plant. It has a camphorous, floral scent.
Properties
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Respiratory
[edit | edit source]Improves asthma, coughs and sore throat.