Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Lemon Myrtle

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Lemon myrtle leaves
Lemon myrtle leaves
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[edit | edit source]

Backhousia citriodora essential oil.

Skin[edit | edit source]

May help oily skin.

Caution[edit | edit source]

  • Possible dangers of lemon myrtle oil are not well documented.

Wikipedia has related information at Backhousia citriodora

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