Lemon Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus citriodora or Corymbia citriodora

Originally from Australia, the lemon eucalyptus has been acclimatised in many countries such as Brazil, Madagascar and China. It is a large tree that can reach
It is a large tree that can reach 25 to 50 metres.

Main aromatic molecules: Terpene aldehydes (citronnellal), monoterpenols (citronnellol, isopulegol), terpene esters (citronnellyle acetate).
Family: Myrtaceae.
Producing organs: Leaves.
Yield: 1.25kg of essential oil per 100kg of leaves.
Equivalence: 1 ml → 29 drops (dosage calculated for a calibrated dropper European Pharmacopoeia).

MAIN PROPERTIES

RECIPES

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

MAIN PROPERTIES

RECIPES

PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

In Madagascar, the Malagasy call it ”kininina oliva” like other trees, which means ”quinine tree” thanks to its cares for malaria.

Since 1995, its Latin name is ”corymbia citriodora” but it remains known as ”eucalyptus citriodora”.

AROMATHERAPIA

Extracts from the book ’Aromatherapia – All about essential oils’, by Isabelle Pacchioni, watercolors by Patrick MORIN, Aroma Thera Editions . Extracts from the book ’41 essential oils essential for treating yourself differently’ and ’48 essential oils which every home needs to be healthy’ by Isabelle Delaleu and Isabelle Pacchioni, Publications of the Mandadori France group. Botanical illustrations by Agathe Haevermans.

The properties, benefits and method of use are given for information; they cannot in any case constitute or replace medical information that only health professionals can provide. For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, please consult your GP or pharmacist.