LEMON VERBENA ESSENTIAL OIL
A vibrant aromatic oil with fresh lemon, sweet herbal and lightly floral notes.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Aloysia citrodora
Synonym: Lippia citriodora may appear on supplier documentation
Family: Verbenaceae
Origin of Plant: South America; widely cultivated elsewhere
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the leaves
Note: Top
Colour: Pale yellow to yellow-green
Aroma: Fresh lemon, sweet, herbaceous and lightly floral
About This Essential Oil
Lemon Verbena Essential Oil is steam distilled from the fragrant leaves of Aloysia citrodora. Its refined lemon aroma combines bright citrus character with sweet herbal and lightly floral notes. Relatively low yields make it a valued material in natural perfumery, diffuser blends and carefully formulated body-care products.
Key Benefits
• Provides a fresh, sweet lemon aroma
• Creates a bright and refreshing aromatic atmosphere
• Adds elegance to natural perfume compositions
• Useful as a vibrant top note in diffuser blends
• Popular in carefully formulated body-care products
• Complements floral, citrus and herbaceous oils
History
Lemon Verbena is native to South America and became established in European gardens after being introduced from the region. Its intensely fragrant leaves have long been used in teas, potpourri, linen sachets and household preparations. The essential oil is produced in comparatively limited quantities and remains valued in fine fragrance and premium aromatic formulations.
Main Chemical Components
Reported constituents commonly include citral - geranial and neral - together with limonene, 1,8-cineole and beta-caryophyllene.
Aromatic Characteristics
• Fresh and bright
• Sweet and lemony
• Herbaceous and lightly floral
• Vibrant top aromatic note
Aromatic Uses
• Adds freshness to diffuser and room-fragrance blends
• Provides a refined lemon note in natural perfumery
• Complements relaxation and mindfulness aromas
• Suitable for carefully formulated body-care products
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as bright, cheerful and refined
• Opens with vivid lemon notes
• Develops sweet herbal and floral nuances
• Useful for lifting floral or woody compositions
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Cedarwood, Roman Chamomile, Clary Sage, Frankincense, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin, Neroli, Petitgrain, Rose, Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang.
Health & Safety
• For external use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted. Always dilute appropriately.
• Patch test before use; stop if irritation occurs. Avoid eyes, mucous membranes and broken skin.
• Seek qualified advice during pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children or with medical conditions.
• Use diffusers intermittently in a well-ventilated space.
• Oxidised oil may increase sensitisation risk; keep tightly closed and use fresh oil.
• Keep away from children and animals; store below 25°C away from sunlight and heat.
