Botanical Name - Backhousia citriodora
Aroma - Intense, rich, lemony aroma
Extraction - Steam distillation
Part of Plant - Leaves
Country of Origin - Australia
Chemical Constituents - Citral, trans isocitral, geraniol
Caution - Avoid in pregnancy. Possible skin sensitiser, use in moderation. Obtain advice before using with diabetic medications.
Uses - Antibacterial, antiseptic and cleansing. Deeply soothing, yet uplifting. Has deodorant properties. An important oil for the winter season, said to be even more powerful as a germ killer than Tea Tree.
We also offer - organic Green Myrtle. Take a look at our useful guide 'What's The Difference?'
Organic Certificate - This essential oil is certified organic by the Soil Association which means you can be sure that it has been produced to the highest ethical and environmental standards. The Soil Association's standards exceed the UK government's minimum requirements for organic products in many areas, but particularly in animal welfare, GM and the use of pesticides. Standards are constantly reviewed to ensure they deal with current issues.
Sizes 30ml, 50ml and 100ml are not packaged in the metal tins. Please store these larger sizes in fridge/cool dark area
Sizes 250ml to 500ml are bottled in industry-standard aluminium flasks
1kg sizes and above are packaged in industry-standard HDPE plastic