Name: Lemon Myrtle essential oil
Common Names: Lemon scented myrtle, lemon ironwood, lemon myrtle, sweet verbena myrtle, lemon scented backhousia
Botanical Name: Backhousia citriodora
Family: Myrtaceae
Plant Part Used: Fresh green leaves and branchlets
Extraction Method: Steam distillation
Perfumery Note: Top to middle
Aromatic Intensity: Strong
Aromatic Description: Warm, fresh, rich, lemon-like, uplifting
Colour/Characteristics: Yellow to light amber with a thin to medium consistency
Main Chemical Constituents: 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one, linalool, exo-isocitral, citronellal, cis-isocitral, trans-isocitral, neral, geranial
Properties/Uses: Anti-microbial, carminative, uplifting, antiseptic, bactericide, expectorant, fungicide, insecticide, anti-inflammatory. Lemon myrtle essential oil may be used to treat bronchitis, flu's & to help fight infections. May help support and strengthen the immune system. May also be used to help treat athletes foot, indigestion, bloating and can assist with eliminating odours.
Energetics: Lemon myrtle essential oil's refreshing and uplifting aroma can help promote inspiration and mental clarity, therefore helping us with concentration & focus. Lemon myrtle can also help with relaxing & calming the mind in times of stress.
Use: Direct inhalation, diffuser, oil burner, perfumery, creams, salves.
Safety: Non-toxic, possible dermal irritant & dermal sensitiser. Not recommended for use in a bath due to being a possible dermal irritant. Avoid use in pregnancy and children under the age of 2. Caution when taking diabetes medication. Tisserand & Young recommend a dermal maximum of 0.7% in dermal preparations as well as avoiding use on hypersensitive, diseased or damaged skin.
Conservation Status: Not listed.
We do not recommend these products as a replacement for traditional medicine.
Do Not Ingest.
Do Not Use Undiluted.
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.
Discontinue Use If Irritation Occurs.
