LEMON MYRTLE (Backhousia citriodora)

Very new to the aromatherapy market, little information is currently available on this oil.
Produced in Australia.

SAFETY: Appears safe at normal dosage. Possible sensitization with prolonged use.

USAGE HISTORY: New to aromatherapy. Data is inferred from other oils from Myrtaceae family.

PROPERTIES:

  • Internal-oral, suppository; topical; inhalation
  • Vapors open sinuses, treat bronchitis (Expectorant, anticatarrhal, antiseptic)
  • Reduces muscular pain, arthritis pain (Analgesic, anti-inflammatory)
  • Disinfectant (Antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral)
  • Prostate decongestant, balances ovaries and hormones, balances thyroid
  • Liver stimulant
  • Acne, psoriasis, skin infections
  • Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, endocrine, genito-urinary, reproductive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Heart note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

  • Calms fear, anger, despair
  • Eases fear of death or illness
  • Treats insomnia
  • Mental distraction
  • Chakra: Root, throat
  • Energetic properties: Centers energy on core, opens blocks between levels of the human energy field, opens meridian flow, stimulates etheric body (1st level)