Myrtle, Lemon Essential Oil, Organic, Australia, 50% off

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Myrtle, Lemon Essential Oil, Organic, Australia, 50% off

Name: Myrtle, Lemon Essential Oil, Organic, Australia, 50% off
SKU: EO-LMMRT
Price: 7.5 USD
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Backhousia citriodora

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Lemon Myrtle Backhousia citriodora Myrtaceae family AKA Sweet Verbena Tree, lemon-scented myrtle, lemon ironwood Grown and steam distilled in Australia from le…

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Lemon Myrtle

Backhousia citriodora

Myrtaceae family

AKA Sweet Verbena Tree, lemon-scented myrtle, lemon ironwood

Grown and steam distilled in Australia from leaves of wild plants on organic land.

Antiseptic world in a bottle! Backhousia oil is fresh and lemony in a hyper kind of alpha way, it's the lemony-est of all, including lemon itself! Used primarily in the flavoring industry, lemon myrtle is quickly securing its own aromatherapy niche. And it's not even really a myrtle!

Arctander says

Lemon myrtle is a pale yellow or yellow mobile liquid of intensely fresh lemon-like odor with a pleasant sweet-green undertone. The main constituent is citral, which is present in amounts more than 90%.

Battaglia says

There is a long tradition of medicinal use of the herb in Australia, and is now very popular in modern Australian cuisine as a fresh herb.

Actions cited:

Antimicrobial

Carminative

Uplifting emotionally

He gives some nice blending tips and information in his book The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy

This oil is non-toxic but its high citral content means there could be some issues with dermal sensitization and as an irritant.

Safety Warning

As with most essential oils, dilute before using on skin. Perform a patch test before use if essential oil sensitivity is suspected. Do not take essential oils internally. Do not use on children or pets. Seek advice from a trained aromatherapist before using on people with compromised immune systems. Keep away from eyes and mucus membranes.
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