The light, citrusy aroma of Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil makes it a popular choice for many unique applications.
Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) is a flowering plant native to the subtropical rainforests of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. Noted for its sweet, lemony scent, Lemon Myrtle is extremely uplifting and vibrant, so it’s perfect for a range of aromatic applications. The beneficial oil is steam-distilled from Lemon Myrtle leaves and branches. Other common names for this lovely natural oil are lemon scented myrtle, sweet verbena myrtle, lemon scented backhousia, and lemon ironwood.
Lemon Myrtle is Packed with Good Stuff
The number one reason to love Lemon Myrtle is that it’s jam-packed with beneficial compounds that provide a range of therapeutic uses. In fact, it is mostly made of geranial and neral, two aromatic compounds that are extremely useful in aromatherapy. These constituents provide Lemon Myrtle with properties that help to deodorize the air, support the respiratory system, ward off seasonal threats, and so much more!
Lemon Myrtle can also help ward off harmful free radicals that may lead to damaging health and skin issues. But these health benefits are hardly new. Lemon Myrtle tea has been used by indigenous Australians in native foods and medicinal applications for more than 40,000 years!
It’s All About Full-Body Support
All of the above properties make this leaf particularly beneficial for supporting the immune and digestive systems. Lemon Myrtle is great for supporting a quicker recovery during times of seasonal illness, including seasonal pollen threats. It’s also known for providing you with a burst of energy and helping you breathe easier when respiratory concerns arise.
Plus, the nature of this natural wonder makes it perfect for supporting the immune system and may even help soothe skin irritation and breakouts.
Speaking of the skin, it’s the largest organ of the body, so of course it can benefit from some of this wonderful oil, too! This amazing oil is often employed to combat oily skin, clogged pores and blemish-causing free radicals, so it’s great for adding to your skincare routine.
There are also several studies that indicate that lemon myrtle can be used to satiate the insatiable (appetite, that is). We pair Lemon Myrtle with other natural appetite fighters like Grapefruit, Turmeric, and Copaiba Oleoresin in our popular Munchy Stop Synergy Blend.
Lemon Myrtle Smells Great!
If you’re like many of us and love essential oils purely for their aromatic bounty, you’ll definitely want to give Australian Lemon Myrtle a chance. Featuring a clean, uplifting scent, lemon myrtle is perfect for adding to household cleaners and natural air fresheners for a safe and gentle way to deodorize. Even though we love the bright scent of this Australian plant, insects don’t particularly enjoy it, so it’s great for taking with you when you’re exploring the great outdoors.
Soaking Up the Benefits of Lemon Myrtle
Just like any essential oil, there are many great ways to enjoy the benefits of Lemon Myrtle, but you should know which applications are best for your ailment to get the most out of any oil. If you want to enjoy Lemon Myrtle’s skin-boosting benefits, we always recommend directly applying it diluted in your favorite carrier oil to the skin as long as it’s safely diluted for topical use (we recommend a maximum dilution of 0.7 percent). If you want to naturally deodorize, misting it into the air via diffuser is the best way to go. Whether you diffuse it, rub it on your skin or sprinkle it on potatoes, there’s almost nothing this sweet-smelling herb can’t do!
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
