Botanical Name
Eucalyptus citriodora
Plant Family
Myrtaceae
Country of Origin
Madagascar, Brazil, China, Australia
Common Method of Extraction
Steam Distilled
Plant Part Typically Used
Leaves
Color
Pale Yellow
Consistency
Thin
Perfumery Note
Top – Middle
Strength of Initial Aroma
Medium
Aromatic Description
Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil smells sweet, lemony and fresh
Possible Substitute Oils
Citronella, lemon, peppermint, eucalyptus globulus
Blends Well With
Basil linalol, cajeput, cedarwood atlas, citronella, frankincense, ginger fresh, lavender, lemon, spearmint, melaleuca (tea tree)
GRAS status
YES
Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil Uses
Muscular Injury, fungal skin infection, bacterial skin infection, sores, wounds, respiratory tract conditions, asthma, fever, candida, insect bites, insect repellent
Source: Valerie Ann Worwood, The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy, 25th Anniversary Edition (Novato, CA: New World Library, 2016, 586.
Major Constituents of Australian Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil
- Citronellal
- Citronellol
- Geraniol
- Pinene
See Essential Oil Safety for more complete list of typical constituents.
Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil Safety Information
Tisserand and Young do not indicate any known hazards for Lemon Eucalyptus Oil. Reading Tisserand and Young’s full profile is recommended. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, Essential Oil Safety (Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 336.]
General Safety Information
Do not take essential oils internally nor apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Read, Birkat Natural’s, Guide to Diluting Essential Oils, for general dilution information. If you are currently experiencing pregnancy, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, have any other medical problem, or are otherwise under the care of a physician, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. Carefully read Birkat Natural’s Essential Oil Safety Information page, before using any essential oil. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.
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