Sweet gale Essential Oil
Latin Name: Myrica gale
French Name: Myrique baumier
English Name: Sweet Gale
Family: Myricaceae
Origin: Quebec, Canada
Distilled Part: Twigs & Leaves
Organoleptic Specificities: Liquid, clear light yellow to greenish, fresh and slight peppery
Components: Myrcene, limonene, germacrone, α-phellandrene, selin-11-en-4-α-ol
Contraindications: Children, babies and pregnant women; can be neurotoxic and abortive. (P. Franchomme, R. Jallois, D. Pénoël, L’aromathérapie exactement, fondements, démonstrations, illustrations, et applications d’une science médicale naturelle)
Recommendations: Essential oils are wonderful for the well-being of humans, animals, insects and plants. There are many books that discuss aromatherapy and you should refer to them for proper and safe use. We also recommend that you consult a professional in aromatherapy who will be able to target the biochemical groups and aromatic molecules of essential oils and thus increase the effectiveness of your care.
Essential oils should be stored in a cool, dry place, protected from light and air.