Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil 5ml @ 5% Dilute

Botanical Name: Backhousia citriodora
Plant Part: Leaves
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Origin: Australia

Description: The plant is native to Australia; it is a rare plant, restricted to Queensland, and considered endangered. It is cultivated since the early 90'ies. Two close relatives of lemon myrtle are also grown to produce essential oils: anise myrtle (Backhousia anisata) and cinnamon myrtle (Backhousia myrtifolia).

Colour: Pale yellow

Common Uses: Not formally documented in readily available publications, though there is evidence that it is an effective germicide.

Consistency: Light

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Scent:Extremely lemony and crisp. More “lemony” than true Lemon (Citrus limonum) oil.

History:An extremely potent antibacterial and germicide, Lemon Scented Myrtle is reputed to be a much more effective germ killer than the more familiar Tea Tree.


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