Lemon Myrtle Organic Essential Oil

Lemon Myrtle Organic Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Backhousia citriodora

Plant Part: Leaves

Extraction Method: Steam Distilled

Description: The plant is native to Australia; it is a rare plant, restricted to Queensland, and considered endangered. It is cultivated since the early nineties. 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.

Certification: Soil Association

Specification Documents

Lemon Myrtle Organic Allergens.pdf

Lemon Myrtle Organic IFRA.pdf

Lemon Myrtle Organic SDS.pdf

Lemon Myrtle Organic Spec.pdf