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)