Lemon Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus citriodora) Essential Oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and twigs from the tall evergreen tree. The pure oil has a strong fresh Citronella-like scent with a sweet balsamic undertone. USE: Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil has many aromatherapy applications. It’s antifungal properties make it a good oil to treat fungal infections such as athlete’s foot – use well diluted. When burned or vaporised it can help to protect against airborne viruses or infections and may help to relieve the symptoms of a cough or a cold, flu, sinusitis and catarrh. It can also be an effective insect repellent. It can also be blended in a carrier oil for a muscle and joint ease massage. It can help to improve circulation and alleviate the pain caused by arthritis. Used in room sprays and insect repellents. Useful to repel cockroaches and silverfish (cockroach deterrent). Useful to vaporise for airborne germs. CAUTION Dilute Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil to 5% or less in a suitable carrier oil before use.
