The aroma is herbal and penetrating with clean rich camphor notes. It has lingering though moderate sweetness and remarkable complexity. This oil has tremendous potential in aromatherapy, particularly with respiratory blends; for bronchitis, coughs, hypothyroidism, insomnia, decongestant, respiratory tract ailments, sinus infection, and tuberculosis. Myrtle has also been used for anger, asthma, cystitis, diarrhea, dysentery, dyspepsia, flatulence, hemorrhoids, hormonal imbalances, infections and infectious diseases, pulmonary disorders, skin conditions such as acne, blemishes, bruises, oily skin, psoriasis, and sinusitis. Its fragrance has been known to be elevating and euphoric. Natural components include pinene, camphene, cineol, dipentene, myrthenol, and geraniol.

The health benefits of Myrtle Essential Oil can be attributed to its properties like antiseptic, astringent, deodorant, expectorant and sedative.