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

Lemon myrtle oil comes from the Backhousia citriodora plant. It has a lemony scent. It has an antibacterial and germicidal effect.

Lemon myrtle leaves
Lemon myrtle leaves
Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora)

Properties

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Backhousia citriodora essential oil.

Skin

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May help oily skin.

Caution

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