Botanica Gaia 100% Organic and Pure Honey Myrtle Essential Oil | Melaleuca teretifolia |

Honey Myrtle Essential Oil

Steam distilled from Australian Melaleuca teretifolia leaves, this oil has sweet, fresh, fruity and honeyed, with a bright lemony facet consistent with a citral-rich chemotype.

At a Glance

• Aromatic profile: Sweet, fresh, fruity, citrus-bright and honeyed
• Note: Middle
• Best suited to: Aromatherapy, perfumery and carefully diluted skincare formulations

Specifications of Honey Myrtle Essential Oil

• Botanical name: Melaleuca teretifolia
• Family: Myrtaceae
• Extraction method: Steam distilled
• Note: Middle
• Odor: Sweet, fresh, fruity and honeyed, with a lemony-citrus facet
• Appearance: Pale yellow
• Country of origin: Australia

Aromatic Profile

Bright and fresh with a sweet honeyed core, fruity lift and a distinct lemon-citrus edge. It is more citrus-aldehydic than a classic tea-tree profile.

Blending Direction

• Pairs with Australian woods, cypress, eucalyptus, niaouli, rosalina, sandalwood and tea tree.
• Useful in fresh aromatic, citrus-herbal, honeyed and clean botanical accords.

Formulation & Usage

Perfumery & Aromatic Use

• Use as a fresh lemon-honey middle note in botanical and Australian-inspired accords.
• Begin at low concentration because citral-rich materials can be powerful.

Topical Formulation

• High-citral batches require conservative use because citral is a recognized skin sensitization concern.

Applications

Natural Perfumery

• Perfume oils and fragrance compositions that feature this material’s distinctive aromatic profile
• Use as a middle note in perfume oils and solid fragrances
• Blends with emerald cypress, varieties of eucalyptus, niaouli, rosalina, sandalwood, or tea tree.

Safety

• For external use only; do not ingest.
• Do not apply undiluted.
• Citral-rich oils may irritate or sensitize skin; patch test the finished formulation.
• Seek qualified advice for pregnancy, children, the elderly, medical conditions or medication.