Lemon Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus Citriodora
Description:
An attractive, tall evergreen tree with a smooth, dimpled bark, blotched in gray, cream and pink, cultivated as an ornamental plant. The trunk grows fast, straight and to considerable height and is used for timber. The young leaves are oval, while the mature leaves are narrow and tapering.
Actions:
Antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, deodorant, expectorant, fungicidal, insecticide.
Extraction:
The oil is extracted by steam distillation from the leaves and twigs.
Characteristics:
A colourless or pale yellow, mobile liquid with a strong, fresh, citronella like odour and sweet, balsamic undertone. It blends well with both citrus and floral oils.
Perfume:
Scent:
Lemony, fresh, clean, penetrating
Key Qualities:
(mind) Invigorating, active, stimulating
Odour Intensity:
High
Aromatherapy Use:
Skin Care:
Athlete's foot and other fungal infections(such as candida), cuts, dandruff, herpes, infectious skin conditions (such as chicken pox) scabs, sores, wounds
Respiratory System:
Asthma, laryngitis, sore throat
Immune System:
Colds, fevers, infectious diseases
Other Uses:
Insect repellent
Safety Data:
Nontoxic, nonirritant, but there is possible sensitisation in some individuals
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The treatments listed on this site relies on alternative healing with essential oils, and please note that no clinical trials or results are available and rests heavily on anecdotal proof.
