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Lemon Myrtle

Lemon Myrtle

Latin Name: Backhousia citriodora
Description of Appearance: Lemon Myrtle is a small to medium-sized tree with lemon-scented leaves that are lance-shaped and glossy.
Common Names:
  • Lemon Myrtle
  • Sweet Verbena Tree
  • Lemon Ironwood

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Antioxidant

Active Ingredients: Flavonoids, polyphenols
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Herbal tea

Antifungal

Active Ingredients: Citral, citronellal
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Topical application

Anti-inflammatory

Active Ingredients: Citral, linalool
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Infusion for topical use

Antibacterial

Active Ingredients: Citral, citronellal, linalool
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Essential oil extraction

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Flavonoids

Description Flavonoids are a diverse group of phytochemicals found in fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based foods. They are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Citral

Description Citral is a natural organic compound that is classified as a monoterpene and is commonly found in essential oils of citrus fruits such as lemon and lime.

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