Powerful anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic and analgesic, Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil is ideal to relieve rheumatism (osteoarthritis, arthritis ...) and joint and/or muscle trauma (tendonitis, elongation, contracture, lumbago, torticollis .. .) and nerves inflammation (neuralgia, neuritis, sciatica ...). It is also calming and balancing for the nervous system (anxiety, sleep disorders, nervous imbalance, stress). It is anti fungal, antiviral and antiseptic for the skin. It is a lso a repellent against mosquitoes, lice and other insects and helps also helps relieve stings.
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Lemon Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus citriodora or Corymbia citriodora
Originally from Australia, the lemon eucalyptus has been acclimatised in many countries such as Brazil, Madagascar and China. It is a large tree that can reach
It is a large tree that can reach 25 to 50 metres.
Main aromatic molecules: Terpene aldehydes (citronnellal), monoterpenols (citronnellol, isopulegol), terpene esters (citronnellyle acetate).
Family: Myrtaceae.
Producing organs: Leaves.
Yield: 1.25kg of essential oil per 100kg of leaves.
Equivalence: 1 ml → 29 drops (dosage calculated for a calibrated dropper European Pharmacopoeia).
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Bath
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Skin application
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Oral route
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Respiratory route
Main properties
RECIPES
Rheumatism, muscular or osteoarticular pain
Dilute 5 drops of Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil in 1 teaspoon of calophyllum oil. Massage the painful area with this blend, 3 times a day, for 1 to 3 weeks depending on the pain.
Anxiety, stress, nervous imbalance
Take 2 drops of Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil + 2 drops of sweet almond plant oil on a neutral tablet, 3 or 4 times a day, during 1 to 2 weeks.
Zoster
Apply 4 drops of Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil blended with 1 tablespoon of St. John's wort plant oil, 6 times a day until until the lesions disappear
Always seek advise from your pharmacist or GP.
Dilute 5 drops of Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil in 1 teaspoon of calophyllum oil. Massage the painful area with this blend, 3 times a day, for 1 to 3 weeks depending on the pain.
Anxiety, stress, nervous imbalance
Take 2 drops of Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil + 2 drops of sweet almond plant oil on a neutral tablet, 3 or 4 times a day, during 1 to 2 weeks.
Zoster
Apply 4 drops of Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil blended with 1 tablespoon of St. John's wort plant oil, 6 times a day until until the lesions disappear
Always seek advise from your pharmacist or GP.
Precautions for use
Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil should always be largely diluted in a plant oil before being applied to the skin.
Do not use :
in pregnant or breastfeeding women,
in children under 7,
in the person allergic to any of the components (citronellal, citronellol, limonene, neral, linalool),
in asthmatics without the advice of an allergist,
in the epileptic people or people having a history of convulsive disorders.
Do not use :
in pregnant or breastfeeding women,
in children under 7,
in the person allergic to any of the components (citronellal, citronellol, limonene, neral, linalool),
in asthmatics without the advice of an allergist,
in the epileptic people or people having a history of convulsive disorders.
In Madagascar, the Malagasy call it "kininina oliva" like other trees, which means "quinine tree" thanks to its cares for malaria.
Since 1995, its Latin name is "corymbia citriodora" but it remains known as "eucalyptus citriodora".
AROMATHERAPIA
Extracts from the book 'Aromatherapia - All about essential oils', by Isabelle Pacchioni, watercolors by Patrick MORIN, Aroma Thera Editions . Extracts from the book '41 essential oils essential for treating yourself differently' and '48 essential oils which every home needs to be healthy' by Isabelle Delaleu and Isabelle Pacchioni, Publications of the Mandadori France group. Botanical illustrations by Agathe Haevermans.
The properties, benefits and method of use are given for information; they cannot in any case constitute or replace medical information that only health professionals can provide. For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, please consult your GP or pharmacist.
The properties, benefits and method of use are given for information; they cannot in any case constitute or replace medical information that only health professionals can provide. For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, please consult your GP or pharmacist.
