Lemon Myrtle has an intense, lemony aroma that is uplifting and invigorating. It may also be beneficial for improving concentration, relaxation and for alleviating anxiety and other negative mental states. 

Botanical name
Backhousia citriodora

Origin
Australia  

Method of extraction
Steam distillation

Major constituents
A typical analysis of Backhousia citriadora essential oil is as follows: β-pinene (trace - 0.5 %), linalool (trace - 0.4 %), β-carophylene (trace - 0.4 %), neral (35.0 - 40.0 %), geranial (55.0 - 60.0 %), citronellal (0.01 - 1.0 %), methyl heptonone (trace - 0.4 %), cyclocitral (trace - 0.5 %), myrcene (trace - 0.5 %).

Lemon myrtle is steam distilled from Backhousia citriodora, an evergreen native to southern Queensland. The oil has an intense, lemony aroma that is uplifting and invigorating.

How to Use
Add 5-7 drops to your Perfect Potion diffuser, combine with other pure essential oils to make your own blend, or add 5 drops to every 10ml of pure vegetable oil to use as a massage oil.

Ingredients
Backhousia citriodora (lemon myrtle) oil