A very fresh, crisp and invigorating lemon aroma. Good as a room freshener and for insect protection.
Eucalyptus Lemon Scented Gum Essential Oil
$9.90 – $108.90
Description
Eucalyptus Lemon Scented Gum Essential Oil
Eucalyptus Lemon Scented Gum essential oil is probably Australia’s most invigorating essential oil. It should be used very sparingly as it is very powerful while also lemony, fresh and invigorating. Use in an oil burner or vaporiser.
Botanical name Corymbia citriodora (formerly Eucalyptus citriodora)
Ingredients
100% v/v pure essential oil of Lemon Scented Gum.
Aroma
A very strong, fresh, invigorating lemon aroma.
Benefits
It is a good air purifier, deodoriser and can assist in detering small pests, energising, invigorating.
Uses
In an oil burner, vaporiser, air purifier, air freshener, potpourri, bath, vacuum cloth bag or sauna. Good for easing breathing. Add to insect repellents. Use to scent draw liners and to help repel cockroaches and silverfish.
Eucalyptus Lemon Scented Gum Flowers
MORE INFO
Directions and More Uses
Aromatherapy Oil
1 to 3 drops in an oil burner or vaporiser, no more than 1 drop into a bath. Add at a rate of no more than 1% to your own skin care products for an uplifting lemon aroma.
Blend Eucalyptus Lemon Scented Gum Essential Oil with
Use Eucalyptus Lemon Scented Gum essential oil sparingly in blends as it is very overpowering to other essential oils.
Try blending with other Eucalyptus varieties, Kunzea, Lemon Myrtle, Lemon Tea Tree, Rosalina and Tea Tree.
Massage Oil
1 drop per 20ml of carrier oil.
Main Actives
citronellal, citronellol, limonene, pinene, iso-pulegol and traces of 1,8 cineole.
Precautions
Do not use Eucalyptus Lemon Scented Gum essential oil at a rate greater than 1% on body products as skin sensitisation occurs.
Keep out of reach of children.
Store away from direct sunlight.
Store below 30 degrees.
Other Common Names
Lemon Eucalyptus, Lemon Scented Eucalyptus, Lemon Gum, Lemon Scented Spotted Gum.
Natural Occurrence in Australia
The trees naturally occur in the forests of Maryborough through to Mackay in mid Queensland and again around Atherton in northern Queensland.
Lemon Scented Gum grows to a maximum height of 40 metres in the wild and like most Eucalyptus it can grow on low nutrient soils. The trunk of the tree is quite smooth to touch, while the fallen leaves have a distinct and very strong lemon odour when crushed.
Eucalyptus Lemon Scented Gum Essential Oil Characteristics
Golden yellow colour, sometimes with a pink tinge, clear; watery consistency; strong citrus, lemony scent.
Extraction and Farming Method
The oil is extracted via steam distillation of the leaves and green branchlets. Lemon Scented Gum is grown in plantations.
History – Lemon Scented Gum
Traditional Usage
The bark produced gum exudates (kino), it was believed to be antibiotic and was used as an astringent for treating diarrhoea.
Early European Usage
Early settlers also used the gum exudates for treating diarrhoea and used the leaves in sachets to keep silverfish and cockroaches out of clothing storage. It has a hard durable timber and was used for bridge construction, tool handles, framing, flooring and case manufacture
Present Day Usage
Eucalyptus Lemon Scented Gum essential oil is being used aromatherapy, in the perfume industry to manufacture other aromas, the citronellal is primarily used for this. The trees flowers produce a nice honey for beekeepers. The tree is popular as an attractive park or garden tree.
Typical Chemical Profile
citronellal 70-90%
citronellol 4-12%
isopulegol 1.5-18%
Relative Density: @ 20 C 0.865-0.880
Refractive Index @ 20 C 1.450-1.460
Optical Rotation -1.0-+6.5
Additional information
| Weight | .05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.5 × 2.5 × 7 cm |
| Size | 12ml, 25ml, 100ml, 1kg |
Sonja –
Absolutetly love this oil. Very good quality. The smell is amazing. Crisp clear and yummy. I burn this oil in my kitchen . I use it mixed with vinegar as a general purpose cleaner for kitchen and bathroom.
Maria (verified owner) –
i love using this oil in the laundry, a few drops on the powder and my clothes come out smelling fresh, lemony and probably act as a deterrent for any bugs in the wardrobe and draw.
Deidre (verified owner) –
Love the smell
Greg Trevena (store manager) –
Hi Deidre,
Thanks for that, good to hear you love it, best wishes!
Julie Magee (verified owner) –
Not sure if it was a coincidence but I popped this one in my diffuser whilst I was cooking and suddenly the fly’s disappeared! Will be trying this again.
Pauline (verified owner) –
Susan B. (verified owner) –
Use this everyday in the house…love it
Janelle Lyons (verified owner) –
A refreshing and uplifting oil which blends well with the Blue Cypress.
Greg Trevena (store manager) –
Interesting, thanks Janelle!
carmen –
Love, love, love this. Really strong only need couple drops. Whole House smells divine. Even in car ,couple drops on air vents. Magic.
Greg Trevena (store manager) –
Its a very powerful citronella/lemon scent, best wishes!
Greg Trevena (store manager) –
Yes its a very strong essential oil, enjoy!
Nicole S. (verified owner) –
Norah (verified owner) –
Marina (verified owner) –
I couldn’t open it as it is a gift – but this is scent is divinity itself!
Greg Trevena (store manager) –
Its a lovely, value for money scent.
Greg Trevena (store manager) –
Hi Marina, yes its a strong invigorating lemon scent
Dorothe P. (verified owner) –
My favourite oil that I use daily, in cleaning products, and my diffusers. The smell is so refreshing and clean!
Greg Trevena (store manager) –
Yes Dorothe, it is a very powerful oil
Rachel Carroll (verified owner) –
Uplifting!
Greg Trevena (store manager) –
Sure is Rachel
Katie Perry (verified owner) –
I love this! Always making my house feel lovely and clean! Beautiful oil!
Greg Trevena (store manager) –
Hi Katie, pleased we could amke your home, that bit nicer, best wishes!, Greg
Jessica (verified owner) –
Beautiful scent. Strong and zingy, really good value for money too – I bought the 100ml.
Greg Trevena (store manager) –
Thanks Jessica, thanks for that, much appreciate your positive comments, Greg
holly thorburn (verified owner) –
Beautiful Australia bush smell.
Greg Trevena (store manager) –
Yes Holly it has a strong lemon scent.
MAIKO (verified owner) –
Kelly Edwards (verified owner) –
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Fabulous product. Everyone seems to have a memory of a lemon scented gum in their lives somewhere!
Greg Trevena (store manager) –
Yes it has been a widely planted tree around all capital cities
Stacy H. (verified owner) –
Greg Trevena (store manager) –
Thank you Stacy
Min Jiang (verified owner) –
Greg Trevena (store manager) –
Thank you Min Jiang
pearl green (verified owner) –
Magnificent as always
Greg Trevena (store manager) –
Thanks again Pearl.
Fiona (verified owner) –
Greg Trevena (store manager) –
Thanks Fiona
ANNE (verified owner) –
Refreshing smell just need 1or 2 drops in my diffuser for my bedroom.
Greg Trevena (store manager) –
That was good to hear, thanks Anne!