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Backhousia citriodoraNative to Australia, Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil is valued for its fresh, lemony aroma without the acidity of citrus. When diffused, it purifies the air and creates a calming, refreshing atmosphere. Its balancing properties make it a great ally for blemish-prone skin, while its soothing scent helps reduce stress and promote relaxation. Ideal for a natural wellness routine, it blends seamlessly into skincare, relaxation rituals, and aromatic blends.
Botanical Name
Backhousia citriodora
Plant Family
Myrtaceae
Common Method of Extraction
Steam Distilled
Plant Part Typically Used
Leaves
Color
Clear to Pale Yellow
Consistency
Thin
Perfumery Note
Top
Strength of Initial Aroma
Strong
Aromatic Description
Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil smells fresh, sweet and has an intense lemony aroma.
Major Constituents
- Geranial
- Neral
- Isogeranial
- Isoneral
- 6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-one
- Linalool
Lemon Myrtle
Spring Discounts
- Influenza
- Bronchitis
- Herpes Simplex
- Antibacterial
- Antifungal
- Sedative
- Carminative
Source: Salvatore Battaglia, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy (Australia: The Perfect Potion, 2003), 292.
Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil is an absolute aromatic delight to lemon lovers. Containing upwards of 96% of the aldehyde citral (geranial and neral), it possesses a clear, strong lemon aroma that far surpasses Lemon Essential Oil in lemony intensity.
Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil is a strongly potent anti-bacterial essential oil. It is wonderful to include in inhaler and diffusion blends. It can be helpful for use with acne and oily skin, but it must be used very carefully and at very low dilutions. Tisserand and Young recommend a dermal maximum of 0.7% (see the Essential Oil Safety section below for more information).
Aromatically, Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil blends well with essential oils in the citrus, wood, floral, camphorous, and mint families.
Emotionally, Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil is a wonderfully uplifting oil. When used in low dilutions, it can simultaneously help to calm fragile nerves and help with anxiety.