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Myrtus communis

35licensed products
1 monograph
Liquid, Oil, Capsule +2

Health Canada Monographs

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AROMATHERAPY - ESSENTIAL OILS

Approved Health Claims

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  • Used in aromatherapy as a carminative/antispasmodic for symptomatic relief of digestive discomfort
  • Used in aromatherapy as a nervine/calmative
  • Used in aromatherapy for symptomatic relief of acne/boils
  • Used in aromatherapy for symptomatic relief of eczema/dermatitis
  • Used in aromatherapy to help relieve colds/cough
  • Used in aromatherapy to help relieve headache
  • Used in aromatherapy to help relieve joint/muscle pain associated with sprain/strain/rheumatoid arthritis
  • Used in aromatherapy to help relieve minor skin irritation/cuts/bruises/burns

Conditions Requiring Product Details

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These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Myrtus communis until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.

Caution to verifyStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms are accompanied by a fever, rash, persistent headache or chronic lung conditionAROMATHERAPY - ESSENTIAL OILS · Products intended to help relieve colds/cough
Caution to verifyWhen using this product avoid exposure of applied area to the sunAROMATHERAPY - ESSENTIAL OILS · Products for topical application (local application/body massage/bath/compresses); All products (except products that contain phototoxic essential oils; refer to Table 3)
Caution to verifyWhen using this product do not expose the applied area to the sun for 24 to 48 hours after applicationAROMATHERAPY - ESSENTIAL OILS · Products for topical application (local application/body massage/bath/compresses); Products that contain phototoxic essential oils (refer to Table 3)
Caution to verifyDo not use if you are prone to allergic reactions, eczema or unusual skin reactionsAROMATHERAPY - ESSENTIAL OILS · Products for topical application (local application/body massage/bath/compresses); Products that contain Cananga odorata essential oil >0.8% and/or Cinnamomum verum essential oil >0.6% and/or Cymbopogon citratus essential oil >0.7% and/or Mentha spicata >1.7% and/or Syzygium aromaticum flower bud essential oil >0.5% and/or Syzygium aromaticum leaf or stem essential oil >0.6%
Caution to verifyDo not use on broken, irritated, or sensitive skinAROMATHERAPY - ESSENTIAL OILS · Products for topical application (local application/body massage/bath/compresses); Products that contain sensitizing essential oils (refer to Table 3)

Approved Dose Ranges

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PopulationDose RangeFrequency
Adults 18 years and older
Myrtus communis · Oil, Essential (water steam distillation) · Concentrations for topical application for massage
1–1.9 %—
Adults 18 years and older
Myrtus communis · Oil, Essential (water steam distillation) · Concentrations for topical local application
1–1.9 %—

Cautions & Contraindications

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adverse_reactionStop use if you experience nausea, dizziness, headache, an allergic reaction or skin irritationApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have epilepsy or asthmaApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsenApplies to: All products
cautionFor external use onlyApplies to: All products
cautionKeep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right awayApplies to: All products
cautionWhen using this product avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water/vegetable oilApplies to: All products
contraindicationDo not use this product if you are pregnant or breastfeedingApplies to: All products

Alternative Names

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Angelica essential oil(common)Atlas cedarwood essential oil(common)Balsam essential oil(common)Balsam fir essential oil(common)Bay laurel essential oil(common)Benzoin essential oil(common)Bergamot (FCF) essential oil FCF = Furanocoumarin-free(common)Bergamot essential oil(common)Bitter fennel essential oil(common)Bitter orange absolute(common)Bitter orange essential oil(common)Black pepper essential oil(common)Blue mallee essential oil(common)Burma citronella essential oil(common)Cajuput essential oil(common)Camphor essential oil(common)Cananga essential oil(common)Caraway essential oil(common)Cardamom essential oil(common)Cedarwood essential oil(common)+165 more

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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3 milligrams9 licensed products
5 mg7 licensed products
100 %6 licensed products
0 MT4 licensed products
0.5 %3 licensed products
0.5 mL3 licensed products
1 %3 licensed products
4 X3 licensed products
28.85 %3 licensed products
0.3 %2 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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Citrus aurantiumShared monographMentha arvensisShared monographCommiphora myrrhaShared monographCitrus bergamiaShared monographBoswellia frereanaShared monographMentha spicataShared monographPinus sylvestrisShared monographLavandula angustifoliaShared monograph

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