Organic Lemon Myrtle

Botanical name :-backhousia citriodora

Extraction Method & Plant parts used :- Steam distilled leaves,

Origin:- NSW Australia

Why is Lemon Myrtle often described as more lemony than lemon? Compared to lemon's citral content of 3-10%, lemon myrtle contains 90-98% citral, which is what gives it that lovely and unique lemony aroma that gets everyone smitten! Apart from being a wonderful mood lifter and calming, it's the most antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal of the Australian essential oils (more powerful than teatree) and is helpful with colds, flus, chest congestions, irritable digestive disorders, gas in the digestive tract, skin conditions.

Applied on the skin, it's always recommended to dilute it with vegetable oils, as there's no current clinical data on skin sensitisation, but use it undiluted - with caution - for cold sores (herpes simplex) or warts. Lemon Myrtle essential oil has been reported to be effective on molluscum contagiosum. (bumps on the skin. Citral has also been believed to have anti-tumour properties but no official research is currently available. Further aromatherapy benefits are improved concentration, relaxation and better sleep, and as an air purifier. It has long been used as a bushfood and herbal spice for cooking, in herbal teas, and as a natural flavouring in drinks and medicines, but lemon myrtle is increasingly popular as one of Australia's "new" essential oils with powerful bioactive properties

Applications of lemon myrtle:

• in aromatherapy burners to emotionally calm and uplift
• chase away the blues
• reduce the incidence of colds and flus
• purify and cleanse the air - kills bacteria & fungus & odours
• apply to cuts and stings diluted
• calm indigestion and gas or bloating
• relieve cold sores and warts
• relieve bronchitis and chest congestions
• flavouring in food - salad dressings, sorbets, icecream, but very potent - 1-2 drops is plenty!
• a pleasant insect repellent!
• a fantastic natural remedy for molluscum contagiosum

Research at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga has found that Lemon Myrtle essential oil has significant antimicrobial activity against a range of bacteria and fungi. A 1% dilution of this essential oil may be beneficial in the topical treatment of skin conditions and fungal infections.

Our Certified Organic Lemon Myrtle essential oil is the finest quality, produced from only the best Lemon Myrtle leaves using clean, pure steam distillation. The end result is a very pure and concentrated essential oil that represents the true essence of Lemon Myrtle.

Warnings

Do not ingest, Do not use undiluted on skin, keep out of reach of children.

To Use

Lemon Myrtle pure essential oil can be used in a variety of ways - in aromatherapy and massage, as an antimicrobial agent. Any essential oil must always be diluted in a carrier oil before applying to the skin, and a small patch test to check for skin sensitivity should be performed if the person has not used the oil before.

The aroma of Lemon Myrtle essential oil appeals to males as well as females and is the perfect choice to help enhance both your mental and physical wellbeing. Bottles are fitted with a tamper evident seal and dripulator for easy dispensing.

Enjoy 4 - 10 drops in an essential oil burner, or add a few drops to a full drawn bath.

Mizx1 - 1.5% with vegetable oil of choice and apply to skin