4 Reasons to Love Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil

Backhousia Citriodora.

Does that feel like a tongue twister or one of those Harry Potter spells? No spells here, Backhousia Citriodora is Lemon Myrtle

Most of us know the basics when it comes lemon myrtle – fragrant leaves that have hints of lemon, lime and lemongrass.  Lemon myrtle has a delightful aroma and is a naturally antibacterial and antifungal cleaner that can effectively kill germs and mould. Many scientists have sworn that lemon myrtle has better antibacterial agent with 30% higher anti-microbial activity than tea tree oil. Amazing isn’t it?

It’s no surprise really that some of our cleaning products have the lemon myrtle essential oil in them. So we give you 4 reasons why we love lemon myrtle and why you should too:

• Lemon Myrtle is packed with all the good stuff that are extremely beneficial in aromatherapy. For more than 40,000 years, lemon myrtle has been a staple in Australia’s native food and medicinal applications, helping our ancestors ward off harmful free radicals.
• It contains natural antioxidants that can provide full-body support. The lemon myrtle essential oil can do wonders to our immune and digestive systems and is also known to soothe skin irritation.
• Anything that has lemon in it smells divine. Lemon Myrtle features an uplifting aroma that refreshes the mind and can relieve stress. Not only that, Lemon Myrtle makes the perfect ingredient for cleaning products for its natural deodorising properties.
• It has a high proportion of citral, a compound that boasts natural antibacterial properties, more than eucalyptus, tea tree and other Australian Natives.

And, best of all, the same lemon myrtle we use in our products is grown and sourced locally. How great is that?!

So which Euca products have Lemon Myrtle essential oils?

First off, we have the Euca Laundry Powder – Lemon Myrtle. Already a powerful laundry powder with exceptional cleaning, Lemon Myrtle offers a distinctive change in your washing fragrance. Euca Laundry Powder Lemon Myrtle uses pure Lemon Myrtle essential oils, locally grown in our beautiful subtropical regions. Just like our Eucalyptus Powder, this range is a premium concentrate, low allergenic, and perfect for sensitive skin.

Then we have Euca Dishwashing Liquid with Lemon Myrtle and Tea Tree Oil. This product is biodegradable while being tough on grease and infused with natural antibacterial power of Lemon Myrtle and Tea Tree Oil. It will leave your dishes clean and grease-free.

So whenever you pass by a street lined with Lemon Myrtle especially in the summer days, remember to pause, give their bright perky blossoms a look, and remind yourselves how lucky we are to have these beautiful species that can become one of the most beautiful essential oils.

To shop our Lemon Myrtle infused laundry powder and dishwashing liquid, just click here.