Lemon Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus citriodora ou Corymbia citriodora

The lemon eucalyptus ( Eucalyptus citriodora or Corymbia citriodora ) is a large tree of the Myrtaceae family, native of Australia.

  • Bath

  • Skin application

  • Oral route

  • Respiratory route

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.

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.

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".

Main aromatic molecules

Terpenic aldehydes (citronellol), monoterpenols (citronellol, isopulégol), terpene esters (citronellyl acetate)

Family

Myrtaceae.

Production organs

Leaves

Yield

1.25 kg of essential oil per 100 kg of leaves

Equivalence

1 ml -> 29 drops
(Dosage for a dropper calibrated to European phamacopoeia standards)

Main properties of the essential oil

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.

These properties, benefits and method of use are given for information; they can not in any way constitute or substitute for medical information that only health professionals can dispense. For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, please consult a doctor.

Excerpts from the book "Aromatherapia - All about essential oils", by Isabelle Pacchioni, watercolors by Patrick MORIN, Editions Aroma Thera. Excerpts from the book "48 essential oils indispensable for healing differently" by Isabelle Delaleu and Isabelle Pacchioni, Publications of the Mandadori France group. Botanical illustrations by Agathe Haevermans.

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