LEMON MYRTLE ESSENTIAL OIL
A vibrant Australian aromatic oil with intense, sweet and fresh lemon notes.
Botanical Information
Botanical Name: Backhousia citriodora
Common Name: Lemon Myrtle
Family: Myrtaceae
Origin of Plant: Subtropical eastern Australia
Method of Extraction: Steam distilled from the leaves
Note: Top
Colour: Clear to pale yellow
Aroma: Intense, fresh, sweet and lemon-like
About This Essential Oil
Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil is steam distilled from the leaves of Backhousia citriodora. Its exceptionally strong lemon aroma is used in diffuser blends, natural perfumery, soaps, washes and household fragrance products. Lemon Myrtle is not a citrus peel oil and is typically rich in citral, requiring careful dilution in topical formulations.
Key Benefits
• Provides an intense, fresh and sweet lemon aroma
• Creates a bright and lively aromatic atmosphere
• Adds impact to diffuser and room-fragrance blends
• Popular in soaps, washes and household products
• Useful as a powerful top note in natural perfumery
• Offers a distinctive Australian botanical profile
History
Backhousia citriodora grows naturally in the subtropical rainforests of eastern Australia. Its highly aromatic leaves have become valued in contemporary food, fragrance and botanical-product industries, and the essential oil is now recognised for its unusually intense lemon character. Historical and First Nations cultural narratives should be used only when they have been confirmed with the producer and relevant Traditional Owners or knowledge holders.
Main Chemical Components
Oxides, Alcohols
Aromatic Characteristics
• Intensely lemon-like
• Fresh and sweet
• Bright and clean
• Powerful top aromatic note
Aromatic Uses
• Adds brightness to diffuser and room-fragrance blends
• Provides a strong lemon note in natural perfumes
• Complements soaps, washes and household products
• Suitable for carefully formulated body-care products
• Lifts woody, floral and herbaceous compositions
Aromatic Profile
• Often described as vibrant and refreshing
• Opens with intense fresh-lemon notes
• Develops sweet, clean and lightly green nuances
• Stronger and more persistent than many citrus oils
Blends Well With
Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Kaffir Lime, Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary and Tea Tree.
Health & Safety
• External use only; do not ingest or apply undiluted. Dilute appropriately.
• Patch test before use; stop if irritation occurs. Avoid eyes and broken skin.
• Do not add undiluted oil directly to bath water.
• Do not assume suitability for babies or children; seek age-specific advice.
• Seek qualified advice for pregnancy, breastfeeding or medical conditions.
• Diffuse sparingly and intermittently in a well-ventilated space.
• Oxidised oil may sensitise; keep tightly closed and use fresh oil.
• Keep from children and animals; store below 25°C away from sunlight and heat.
