Organic Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil Information

Lemon Myrtle backhousia citriodora Certified Organic

Lemon Myrtle (backhousia citriodora) is an Australian native tree indigenous to the coastal, sub-tropical rainforests of Queensland. Lemon Myrtle is the world’s richest known natural source of citral (90 – 98%), and has an exquisite flavour and aroma described as a blend of lemongrass, lime and lemon.

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 oil) 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 organic vegetable oils such as Jojoba or Macadamia nut, , 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) esearchgate.net/publication/8522903_Essential_oil_of_Australian_lemon_myrtle_Backhousia_citriodora_in_the_treatment_of_molluscum_contagiosum_in_children

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

Lemon Myrle oil helps to fight against infections as it has very powerful antimicrobial activity.It is beneficial for influenza, bronchitis and herpes simplex.

Lemon Mytrle also aids the digestive system.

It replaces negative emotions by creating a cheerful atmosphere of freshness and purity.

It can help dispel mental fatigue and psychological heaviness. The aroma of lemon Myrtle can inspire increased concentration and awarenes as well as being relaxing and emotionally uplifting

Blending Lemon myrtle blends well with bergamot, all of the eucalyptus oils, fragonia, frankincense, geranium, kunzea, lavender, lemon, mandarin, neroli, peppermint, sweet orange, rosemary, tea tree and Australian sandalwood.

Use sparingly as its intense lemony scent can overpower the blend.

How to use sprinkle a drop on rugs, car mats, a scarf, or use diluted in Massage,

Use in vaporiser or dilute with water to make it into a room spray.

Safety Lemon myrtle is considered to be non-toxic. However as it has a high citral content it may be a dermal irritant and dermal sensitiser