Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Lemon Myrtle
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Lemon myrtle leaves
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Backhousia citriodora essential oil.
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- Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora)
Lemon myrtle oil comes from the Backhousia citriodora plant. It has a lemony scent. It has an antibacterial and germicidal effect.
Properties
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Skin
[edit | edit source]May help oily skin.
Caution
[edit | edit source]- Possible dangers of lemon myrtle oil are not well documented.