Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil

Lemon Myrtle is a special type of essential oil that is obtained from the steam distillation of the “Backhousia Citriodora (the botanical name for the Lemon Myrtle herb)” herbal plant.

It is estimated that about 95% of the total world supply of the natural essential oil is produced in Australia. This country also has the most extensive Lemon Myrtle plantations in the whole world.

Lemon Myrtle essential oil, which is widely used in perfumery, aromatherapy and cooking is also commonly referred to as “Sweet Verbena, Lemon Scented Ironwood, Australian Lemon Myrtle and Ironwood Oil.

The natural essential oil is characterized by its rich, pleasant and soothing lemon aroma. Lemon Myrtle essential oil, which is derived mainly from the natural herbal plant’s leaves, is a rich source of “Citral”.

Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil Health Benefits

Citral is a chemical substance that has been scientifically proven to provide the potent essential oil with most of its health benefits. It’s also interesting to note that citral has been shown to help with obesity(¹) . Below are the lemon myrtle medicinal uses that can be realized after using the essential oil.

Healing and Protecting the Skin

Lemon Myrtle natural essential oil is used as a common ingredient in a wide range of skin care products like soaps, body lotions, conditioners, shampoos and lip balms just to name a few. This is thanks to the natural oil’s ability to heal and protect the skin in several ways.

Lemon Myrtle oil can be used to alleviate wrinkles due to its incredible ability to contract and tighten the skin. The essential oil can easily penetrate deep into the human skin without affecting the essential body organ’s natural protective barrier.

By doing so, Lemon Myrtle oil then removes both dirt and dead cells from the body while also regulating sebum production to prevent the unnecessary clogging of the skin pores.

The essential oil has potent antifungal and antiseptic properties that make it an ideal treatment option for various skin disorders, including warts, cold sores, acne, psoriasis, eczema, rashes and candidiasis.

Lemon Myrtle oil can also be used to alleviate the irritation and itchiness caused by insect bites or stings. Diluting this essential oil with a carrier oil is before using it topically is highly recommended.

Alleviating Common Respiratory Issues

The natural essential oil is considered to be a highly trusted respiratory aid and for a good reason. Being a powerful expectorant and anticatarrhal, Lemon Myrtle oil effectively reduces the presence and further accumulation of phlegm in the body.

This essential oil has been scientifically proven to easily clear the congested bronchial and nasal passages, thus; providing reliable relief from coughs and colds.

Lemon Myrtle essential natural oil also helps to promote drainage from the lungs through lubricating the respiratory system and thinning the mucus found in it. Various scientific studies indicate that lemon myrtle oil can be used as an effective chest infection remedy for children and the elderly.

People suffering from asthma, flu, sinus infections, and bronchitis can benefit greatly from using this essential oil.

Destroying Disease-Causing Microorganisms

Lemon Myrtle natural essential oil is considered to be a remarkable antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and antimicrobial agent. According to various scientific studies from leading research institutions.

Lemon Myrtle oil can be used to fight and destroy various disease-causing microorganisms like Candida albicans, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Escherichia coli and Aspergillus niger.

Other research findings indicate that Lemon myrtle oil’s antiviral properties are far more potent than those of other natural antivirals like camphor.

Lemon Myrtle natural essential oil is widely used as a potent protective shield particularly in the food industry due to its fungicidal, bactericidal and germicidal properties that keep the manufactured food from spoiling.

Treating Cancer

According to reliable scientific studies Lemon Myrtle oil has potent antioxidant compounds that can be used to fight against harmful free radicals found in the body.  Especially those that are responsible for the dangerous growth of malignant tumors and any other cancerous cells. The Citral compound found in the natural essential oil has also been scientifically proven to have a highly selective inhibiting (cytostatic) effect on specific tumors(²).

Alleviating Common Digestive Issues

Lemon Myrtle natural essential oil can also be used as a super-effective digestive aid. The oil’s potent antispasmodic properties can be used to alleviate stomach cramps or any other cramps and infections that result from the adverse reaction to food.

This oil can also be used to inhibit and cure multiple stomach and intestinal infections. This is thanks to the essential oil’s potent germicidal, antiviral, fungicidal and bactericidal properties.

According to a specific scientific study, Lemon Myrtle natural essential oil has the ability to inhibit “Helicobacter pylori (the bacteria known to cause most gastrointestinal issues).(³)”

Treating Multiple Reproductive Problems

This essential oil was previously associated with “Aphrodite (the Greek goddess of procreation, love and pleasure).” Lemon Myrtle natural essential oils is a potent aphrodisiac that can be used to alleviate multiple reproductive issues like erectile dysfunction, impotence, low libido and frigidity.

Alleviating Nervous Disorders

Lemon Myrtle oil is a potent nervine that can be used to maintain nerve stability, hence; keeping you from becoming stressed over trivial issues or nervous.

This essential oil also has a unique relaxation and sedation property.

Lemon Myrtle natural essential oil’s nervine and sedative properties make it a potent natural treatment option for neurotic and nervous disorders like anxiety, chronic stress, fear, Alzheimer’s disease, vertigo, depression, anger, tension and Parkinson’s disease.

The natural essential oil can also be used to promote sleep and improve your sleeping patterns.

Boosting the Immune System

Lemon Myrtle natural essential oil can also be taken to boost the immune system. The essential oil’s antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties can be used to discourage and even prevent diseases.

Lemon Myrtle oil is also rich in essential nutrients like vitamins A and E, zinc, magnesium and calcium that are very beneficial to the body.

CONCLUSION

Lemon Myrtle essential oil is generally considered to be non-toxic in nature. However, it is highly recommended that you first dilute this potent natural essential oil with other carrier oils like coconut oil if you wish to be on the safe side.

Lemon myrtle side effects, domestic pets and children under the age of six should never use this essential oil. Pregnant women, lactating mothers or individuals under medication should avoid using the essential oil until they consult an experienced aromatherapist or doctor.

Photo Credit: Lemon Mytle, By Storeye (Own work) [CC BY-SA 4.0], via Wikimedia Commons