Essential Oil Monograph – Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil
Lemon Myrtle is a true Australian.
Found in tropical Queensland, its oil has been used over the years for everything from insect repellant to flavouring for lemon cordial.
Our indigenous peoples used the leaves of the tree to flavour food such as fish and meat and used the pulp of the leaves as an insect repellant.
During World War II our lemon harvest was diverted to the war effort...lemons are an excellent source of vitamin C - and so lemon myrtle was used to flavour cordial in its stead.
Essential Oil Monograph
Botanical Name: Backhousia citriodora
Plant Part: Leaves
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Origin: Australia
Description: Lemon Myrtle tree is typically grown on plantations.
Colour: Colourless to very pale yellow liquid.
Common Uses: An extremely potent antibacterial and germicide, Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil is reputed to be a much more effective germ killer than the more familiar Tea Tree.
Consistency: Thin
Note: Top
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Blends well with: Pine, Thyme, Lavender, Rosemary, Marjoram, Cedarwood and Lemon.
Aromatic Scent: Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil has an extremely lemony and crisp scent. It is more “lemony” than true Lemon (Citrus limonum) Oil.
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Leonie Gully- Moon Haven's Aromatherapist
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