Botanica Gaia Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil | Backhousia citriodora | Organic Artisan Extraction

Organic Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil | Backhousia citriodora | Organic Artisan Extraction 

Botanical Name: Backhousia citriodora.
Family Name: Myrtleceae.
Common Name: Lemon Ironwood, Lemon myrtle,
INCI: Backhousia citriodora leaves Oil.
Extraction Method: Steam distilled.
Parts Used: Leaves.
Note: Top note.
Odor: Sweet, fresh, lemon fresh, lemony herbaceous.
Appearance: Yellow.
Country of Origin: Australia.
Blends: Try mixing lemon myrtle essential oil with Australian blue cypress, emerald cypress, varieties of eucalyptus, niaouli, rosalina, sandalwood, or tea tree.


Lemon myrtle essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the green leaves and twigs. The tree is grown on plantations in northern New South Wales and Queensland for tea and oil production. The green material is steam distilled immediately after harvest to maintain the highest quality lemon myrtle essential oil.

It was discovered by European settlers who settled in the coastal areas of Queensland in 1856. And the record of this species was carried out by the renowned botanist Ferdinand von Mueller. In 1888 there is evidence of the first distillation of this oil, where it remained until the Second World War, when the production of this wonderful oil was stopped. In the 1980s, a company interested in native Australian food planted a number of trees to use the leaves as tea and to flavor dishes. Subsequently, the distillations that had been done a century ago were resumed.

Lemon myrtle essential oil has an intense, citrus aroma. Depending on the dosage, it has a relaxing effect or a stimulating effect.
Improves concentration and is antidepressant. Calms the symptoms of hypertension; helps happiness and promotes rest; eliminates bad odors from the room.

Lemon myrtle oil is simply excellent alone or mixed with floral, spicy and woody oils, but not citrus.
Use Lemon Myrtle sparingly in mixes to prevent it from being overpowering.


Contains up to 98% citral, containing: geranial, neral, cis citral (for comparison, lemongrass 30-70% citrals, lemon verbena 40%, lemon balm 70%)

Citral has been shown to be antimicrobial, particularly antifungal, antiviral and sedative.
Never use pure on the skin, as it is extremely strong and its high citral content burns the skin, always use diluted in a carrier oil. Do not use more than 0.5%.

General Safety Information: Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications.