Lemon eucalyptus

Eucalyptus citriodora ou Corymbia citriodora

Lemon Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora or Corymbia citriodora) is a tall tree of the Myrtaceae family, originating from Australia.

  • Bath

  • Dermal application

  • Oral route

  • Respiratory route

Lemon eucalyptus essential oil should always be significantly diluted in a plant oil before applied to the skin.

Not suitable for:
pregnant or breastfeeding women,
children under 7,
persons allergic to one of the components (citronnellal, citronnellol, limonene, neral, linalool),
asthmatics unless otherwise recommended by an allergist,
epilepsy patients or those with a medical history of convulsive disorders.

Rheumatism, muscular or osteo-joint pains:
Dilute 5 drops of lemon eucalyptus essential oil in 1 teaspoon of calophyllum plant oil and massage the blend onto the painful area 3 times daily, 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, 3-4 times per day, for 1-2 weeks.

Zoster (shingles):
Apply 4 drops of lemon eucalyptus essential oil blended into 1 tablespoon of St John's wort plant oil 6 times daily, until lessions completely disappear. Always seek the advice of a pharmacist before use.

The habitants of Madagascar refer to it as "kininina oliva", like some of their other trees, meaning "quinina tree", as it treats malaria.
Its Latin name was changed to "corymbia citriodora" in 1995, but it continues to be known as "eucalyptus citriodora".

Main aromatic molecules

Terpenic aldehydes (citronnellal), monoterpenols (citronnellol, isopulegol), terpenic esters (citronnellyl acetate)

Family

Myrtaceae

Production organs

Leaves

Yield

1.25 kg of essential oil per 100kg of plant

Equivalence

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

Main properties of the essential oil

Puissamment anti-inflammatoire, antispasmodique et antalgique, l'huile essentielle d'eucalyptus citronné est idéale pour soulager les rhumatismes (arthrose, arthrite...) et traumatismes articulaires et/ou musculaires (tendinite, élongation, contracture, lumbago, torticolis...) et les inflammations des nerfs (névralgie, névrite, sciatique...). Elle se révèle également calmante et équilibrante pour le système nerveux (anxiété, troubles du sommeil, déséquilibre nerveux, stress). Enfin, elle est antimycosique, antivirale, antiseptique pour la peau, répulsive contre les moustiques, les poux et autres insectes dont elle soulage aussi les piqûres.

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.

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.

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