Guide to essential oils

Essential oil of Lemon myrtle

4.8 - 25 reviews
Purifying, Lemon Myrtle essential oil is ideal for diffusing to clean the air. With its exceptional fragrance, Lemon Myrtle essential oil has an intense, refreshing, lemony scent. Lemon Myrtle essential oil is also used in purifying skin care products.

How to use

  • Skin application and massage

    Skin application and massage

    Possible but not recommended

  • Aromatherapy bath

    Aromatherapy bath

    Appropriate

  • Diffusion

    Diffusion

    Suitable

  • Cosmetic active ingredient

    Cosmetic active ingredient

    Possible but not recommended

  • Food grade

    Food grade

    Not recommended

Features

Properties

Precautions

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Features

Production process

Complete steam distillation

Part of the plant used

Leaves

Botanical name

Backhousia citriodora

Warning

The properties, information and methods of use below are quotes from reference books or websites on aromatherapy, hydrolatherapy and phytotherapy. This general information is provided for informative purposes only and in no way constitutes medical guidance. Under no circumstances can this information be used as a substitute for a medical diagnosis, consultation or follow-up, nor can it incur our liability. We recommend that you consult the guide to essential oils before using them, so that you are aware of any precautions that need to be taken. If in doubt, consult a doctor before using essential oils.

Bibliographic references

Bioactivité de Backhousia citriodora : activité antibactérienne et antifongique.

JM Wilkinson , Hipwell M , Ryan T , Cavanagh HM

Toxicité de l'Australian huile essentielle Backhousia citriodora (Myrte citronnée). Partie 1.l'activité antimicrobienne et la cytotoxicité in vitro.

Hayes AJ , B Markovic

Properties

Lemon Myrtle essential oil is traditionally used for: Mycosis

Health

Beauty

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Properties

Lemon myrtle essential oil is recognised for its purifying and powerful antifungal properties.

Uses

It is traditionally used in the following situations:

  • Bacterial and mycotic infections

  • Acne-prone skin

  • Foot and hand care

In practice

Air purification: atmospheric diffusion.

Precautions

  • Do not use in pregnant or breastfeeding women, or in children under 6 years old.

  • Not for internal use.

  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

  • At high doses, may cause skin irritation.

  • Keep out of reach of children.

  • Some natural compounds in this essential oil may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic formulation.

  • Avoid using old or oxidized essential oils. Store away from light and air.

  • As a general rule, always perform a patch test by applying your preparation to the inside of your elbow at least 48 hours before use.

  • For use as a cosmetic ingredient, please refer to specific precautions.

  • Always use diluted

Find out more

Lemon Myrtle is a tree in the Myrtaceae family. It grows only in the rainforests of Australia. Its Latin name, Backousia citriodora, comes from the English botanist who discovered it, James Backhouse, and its fresh lemon scent. Its shiny, permanent leaves, which contain theessential oil, give off a delicate lemon fragrance when crushed. They were used by Australian aborigines as an invigorating drink, drunk like tea, or as a skin plaster.

Also used in cooking, Lemon Myrtle is one of the most widespread aromas in Australia. With its rich composition of antimicrobial and antifungal active ingredients, this essential oil was historically used as a component in deodorants and soothing, purifying creams for blemished skin.

In combination with oil, we'll see how it goes over time

S
S

Excellent product

G
Giovanni

an oil that was still missing from my collection.

M
M

Smells very good of the summer freshness of lemons.

A
Ayssetou

very pleasant smell: I use it in a diffuser.

M
M

Equivalents

Essential Oils

1 ml = approximately 35 drops (with our Aroma-Zone dropper caps)

Carrier Oils

1 pump (Aroma-Zone aluminium pump) = approx. 0.15 ml

Mass / Volume conversion (for a liquid)

Mass (g) = Density x Volume (ml) at 20°C

Further information

1 full teaspoon = between 3 and 4.5 ml

1 full tablespoon = between 7.5 and 10 ml


However, these spoon ratios depend on a number of factors (e.g. viscosity of the liquid, temperature, depth and size of the spoon, rheological behaviour of the liquid), and we strongly advise you to use precise measuring equipment, such as graduated test tubes, graduated pipettes, and precision scales.