Backhousia Citriodora
(english version)
The aboriginal people of Australia valued lemon myrtle’s flavor in cooking, calling it “bush food.” It is also known as the “queen of lemon herbs.” Lemon myrtle can replace lemon in milkbased foods, as it does not have lemon’s curdling problems. Lemon myrtle was also widely used as a healing plant. It is the highest natural source of the constituent citral. Since citral, consisting of isomers geranial and neral, has a strong and sweet lemon scent, lemon myrtle continues to be valued in perfumery. It is used in health care and cleaning products such as soaps, shampoos, and lotions. Lemon myrtle is cultivated in Queensland and the north coast of New South Wales, Australia.
Medical Properties :
Antiseptic
Antimicrobial
Antifungal
Anti-inflammatory
Central nervous system stimulant
Uses :
Weight loss
Respiratory/sinus infection
Treatment of MCV (molluscum contagiosum virus) in children
Fragrant Influences :
Uplifting and invigorating, lemon myrtle’s fresh and sweet lemon scent encourages follow-through with goals.
Technical Data :
Botanical Family => Myrtaceae
Plant Origin => Australia
Extraction Method => Steam distilled from leaves
Key Constituents :
Geranial (45-60%)
Neral (30-45%)
ORAC: 2368 µmole TE/gram
Directions :
Aromatic => Diffuse up to 30 minutes 3 times daily or directly inhale.
Topical => Dilute 1 drop essential oil with 4 drops V-6 or other pure carrier oil and apply on location, chakras, and/or Vita Flex points.
Source => Life Science; Publishing, Life Science. Essential Oils Pocket Reference 8th Edition