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 (Backhousia citriodora)

Properties

Backhousia citriodora essential oil.

Skin

May help oily skin.

Caution

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