Red Myrtle Essential Oil | Lagerstroemia indica

Red Myrtle Essential Oil

A steam-distilled essential oil obtained from leaves and flowers of Lagerstroemia indica L. (crape myrtle).

Its aromatic profile is sweet, fresh, herbaceous.

At a Glance

• Botanical name: Lagerstroemia indica
• Common name: Red myrtle, Crape Myrtle
• Plant part: Leaves and flowers
• Extraction: Steam distilled
• Country of origin: Spain

Specifications

• Botanical name: Lagerstroemia indica
• Family: Lythraceae
• Common name: Red myrtle, Crape Myrtle
• INCI: Lagerstroemia indica leaves and flowers Oil
• Plant part: Leaves and flowers
• Extraction method: Steam distilled.
• Appearance: Yellow
• Country of origin: Spain
• Perfumery note: Middle.

Aromatic Profile

• Primary character: Sweet and fresh.
• Secondary facet: Herbaceous.
• Perfumery role: Middle note.

Composition & Formulation

A concentrated steam-distilled essential oil from leaves and flowers of Lagerstroemia indica.

Technical Details

• INCI: Lagerstroemia indica leaves and flowers Oil
• Extraction: Steam distilled
• Plant part: Leaves and flowers
• Appearance: Yellow

Formulation Notes

• Use in diluted aromatic formulations
• Introduce gradually when building the finished aroma
• Store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and air

Applications

Natural Perfumery

• Perfume oils and fragrance compositions that feature this material’s distinctive aromatic profile
• Use as a middle note in perfume oils and solid fragrances
• Blends with emerald cypress, varieties of eucalyptus, niaouli, rosalina, sandalwood, or tea tree.

Safety

• For external use only; do not ingest.
• Do not apply undiluted to the skin.
• Use at a level appropriate to the finished formulation and current supplier or industry guidance.
• Patch test the finished formulation before topical use.
• Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and damaged skin.
• Store tightly closed away from heat, light and air.