Green Myrtle Hydrosol from Corsica

For over 30 years Myrtle Hydrosol (also known as Green Myrtle Hydrosol) has proven to be a marvel in both French Style and empirical California Style Aromatherapy. It is unique as a gentle, non-invasive, non-irritant agent to address torturous allergy symptoms, especially in the eyes (but also in the sinuses and throat). Testimonials abound regarding its effectiveness in relieving conjunctivitis/pink eye.

In her book, Hydrosols: The Next Aromatherapy, Suzanne Catty recognizes that there are a number of Myrtle chemotypes, but only the hydrosol of the Green Myrtle (from Corsica) is recommended for the eyes.

In her epic work about hydrodols, Suzanne Catty also discusses the specific indications and benefits of them. She elevated hydrosols as important co-products of the distillation process, which was notable, since they had been considered to be waste or by-products of the distillation process for many years before. She recommends ingesting hydrosols in small quantities, often diluted with extra water to make the taste more agreeable, and she sees Green Myrtle Hydrosol as a very good general health tonic.

This brings me to today's arrival of this classic hydrosol. The Green Myrtle Hydrosol from Corsica is a perennial favorite of many aromatherapy users. And, yes, it is sought after for its gentle, non-irritant quality. It is popular for its unique potential to be used for eye complaints, such as pink eye or allergic reactions, making it a unicorn aromatic that can be used directly for eye issues (unlike all essential oils), by gently spraying a fine mist to the eye area. And because this hydrosol is so useful, it has a steady place in many aromatic apothecaries.

This is the reason that the supply of Myrtle Hydrosol can become scarce outside of the season when one has to bridge the time between harvests. Long story short, a new arrival of  Myrtle Hydrosol is always eagerly awaited. Currently we have a fresh batch of the precious hydrosol, and I recommend you place your order soon to secure you supply for the next season.

Kurt

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