Organic Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil

• INCI name: Eucalyptus citriodora leaf oil
• Botanical name: Eucalyptus citriodora
• Plant part extracted: Leaves
• Extraction process: Steam distillation

Cultivation & Origin

Lemon eucalyptus primarily originates from Australia and certain regions of Africa, notably the island of Madagascar. When harvesting for the extraction of organic lemon eucalyptus essential oil, the trunk is cut at 3-4 m high, before collecting the leaves located at the ends of the branches to prepare them for distillation. If new shoots appear below the cut, a second harvest can be carried out. Approximately 80kg of leaves are needed to produce 1kg of essential oil.

Health Properties

Soothes joint tension and inflammation:

• An essential in aromatherapy, lemon eucalyptus essential oil has numerous properties for daily self-care. Applied topically, diluted beforehand in a vegetable oil, it helps to naturally regain comfort in cases of joint tension thanks to its high concentration of terpenic aldehydes.
  It will also be recommended to help treat inflammation and irritation in the throat area. For this use, it can be taken orally on the recommendation of a healthcare professional, or applied topically to the throat diluted beforehand in a vegetable oil or balm, 3 times a day until improvement.

Helps relieve cramps and muscle soreness:

• Organic lemon eucalyptus essential oil has a strong muscle relaxing effect. It is therefore widely used by athletes for its effectiveness in combating cramps, muscle soreness, and muscle fatigue. Applied as a massage, the oil also helps to prepare and warm up muscles, tendons, and ligaments for intense physical exertion, such as a competition, for example.

Helps soothe spasms and fight certain infections:

• Furthermore, thanks to its moderate antispasmodic effects, organic lemon eucalyptus essential oil can be used to help release the solar plexus, relieve stress, and promote restful sleep. Eucalyptus is also well known for its ability to fight infections and spasms. It often plays a role in the treatment of certain urogenital infections in particular.

Repels insects:

• Due to the presence of citronellol and citronellal, lemon eucalyptus essential oil proves to be a very effective mosquito repellent. Diffused into the air, it releases a very pleasant, motivating, and also purifying scent. Ideal for helping to purify the ambient air and eliminate undesirable odors!

Cosmetic Properties

Fights irritation and insect bites:

• Organic lemon eucalyptus essential oil is used in cosmetics for its soothing benefits on the skin. It effectively and naturally acts on skin irritations and helps soothe itching. It is also recommended for insect bites. For this use, it is applied directly to the affected area, diluted in a vegetable oil, with or without other essential oils. For example, it can be combined with spike lavender essential oil for significant bites to quickly regain comfort.

Fights dandruff and fungal infections:

• On the skin and hair, organic lemon eucalyptus essential oil has both antibacterial and antifungal properties. It can therefore be recommended to help fight dandruff and restore a healthy scalp, in an oil bath combined with other essential oils such as tea tree oil, for example.
  It also acts as a support in cases of fungal infections.

Usage Tips

The use of organic lemon eucalyptus essential oil is very broad. It is mainly used to help soothe joint and muscle tensions, and to help regain comfort in case of sore throat.

Thanks to its relaxing properties, Corymbia citriodora essential oil helps soothe muscle soreness and cramps, as well as promote sleep and relaxation when diffused for a few minutes before bedtime.

Its very pleasant lemony scent is stimulating and brings freshness to the home, while also having a very welcome repellent effect against undesirable insects and mosquitoes. It is also very practical for solving minor problems of skin irritation or itching, especially in case of bites!

Organic lemon eucalyptus essential oil can be used alone, or combined with other essential oils to reinforce or complete its various properties.
Against mosquito and insect bites, it pairs very well with true lavender, spike lavender, Java citronella, or Bourbon geranium essential oils.
For muscle and joint pain, it can be combined with wintergreen, rosemary camphor, or black pepper essential oils.