Tea Tree, Lemon Essential Oil (Leptospermum petersonii)

Overview

Tea Tree, Lemon may also be referred to as common teatree, lemon tea tree, lemon tea-tree, lemon scented tea tree, lemon scented teatree, lemon-scented tea tree, lemon-scented tea-tree, lemon-scented teatree. It is typically processed using steam or hydro distillation as a method for extracting oil from the leaves.

Summary

Lemon Tea Tree Essential Oil is abundant in aldehydes, particularly citral (geranial and neral). As such, it is anti-microbial, possesses an intensely lemony aroma and is great for use in diffuser blends and for use in household cleaning formulations. It is a wonderful choice for use in helping to combat odors.

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Essential Facts

Aroma Description:
Astringent Citrus Fresh Lemony Medicinal
Common Name(s): common teatree, lemon tea tree, lemon tea-tree, lemon scented tea tree, lemon scented teatree, lemon-scented tea tree, lemon-scented tea-tree, lemon-scented teatree
Botanical Family: Myrtaceae
Botanical Genus: Leptospermum
Chemical Family: Aldehydes
Major Compounds: Geranial, Nerala-Pinene, Citronellal, GeraniolI, sopulegol, Linalool, Spathulenol
Perfumery Note: Top
Consistency: Thin
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium - Strong
Color: Clear
Indigenous Country: Australia
Cultivation: Wild Harvested
Processing Methods: Steam or Hydro Distillation
Part Typically Used: Leaves
Shelf Life: 3-4 yrs

Wild Harvested
Vegan

Essential Details

Benefits & Uses

May be benefitial for addressing the following ailments:

Athlete's Foot Bad Breath Bodily Congestion Stress

Therapeutic Benefits of Tea Tree, Lemon:

Anti-bacterial Anti-fungal Anti-infectious Anti-microbial Anti-septic Anti-viral Cicatrisant Immune support Insect Repellent Tonifying

Blends

Tea Tree, Lemon Blends:

Rosalina

Cautions & Safety

Cautions when using Tea Tree, Lemon:

Tisserand and Young caution that a drug interaction may occur if using drugs metabolized by CYP2B6 and that there is a risk of teratogenicity. They precaution against topical use in children and infants under age 2 and for those with hypersensitive/diseased/damaged skin. They recommend a dermal maximum of 0.8%. Reading Tisserand and Young's full profile is recommended. [Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young,Essential Oil Safety(Second Edition. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014), 446-447.]

Safety Precautions for Tea Tree, Lemon:

Do not take any oils internally and do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin without advanced essential oil knowledge or consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and be sure to first read the recommended dilution ratios for children. Consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children, the elderly, if you have medical issues or are taking medications. For in-depth information on oil safety issues, read Essential Oil Safety by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young.