Lemon Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus citriodora-distilled from the leaves and twigs.  Has a strong, fresh, citronella-like odor with sweet balsamic undertones. Used as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents, and perfumes. Closely related to CITRONELLA.

Cautions: Generally considered non-toxic,  non-irritating in low doses. Possible sensitizer.   Dilute well for topical use.  Best suited for diffusing and inhalation.

CHARACTER: "Magical Vitality", Soundness, Trust, Vitality, Harmony,   Encouraging

ELEMENT:  Air   

PERFUME NOTE:  Top/Middle      

ASTRO:  Mercury & Saturn

ENERGY TYPE: Predominately 1

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE STATES:  Stimulant, Concentration, Enthusiasm, Uplifting, Understanding, Creativity, Optimism, Empathy, Freedom, Expressive, Comforting

USED TO HEAL THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES: Sluggish, Emotional crisis, Emptiness, Confusion, Disillusion, Restless, Fear, Despondency, Loneliness

USED TO HEAL THESE PHYSICAL STATES:  Athlete’s foot, fungal infections, dandruff, herpes, sores, wounds, asthma, sore throat, colds, fevers, staph infections, Shingles pain

OTHER USES: Insect repellent (Considered by the CDC to be as effective as leading synthetic insect repellent DEET), deodorizer

PERSONALITY:

+Fresh, alive, loves and needs freedom to be who they really are.

+Constantly expressing new ideas, full of vitality and laughter.

+New things and new ideas excite them; tremendous imagination.

+Will be the whiz kid on the latest computer game.

+Will invent a gadget if needed.

+Veritable dynamo; brings exuberance to the workplace.

+Sound, trustworthy.  Secrets are safe with them.

+Will not exploit any weakness they may discover.

+Will be a tower of strength if you are going through an emotional crisis.

+Never criticizes or judges.  Comforts everyone.  They are well loved.

-If negative,  they may get down-hearted because there is too much to do, too many places to visit, too many ideas to process, too many people to see.

-May feel empty and lonely if they forget to include romance and love on the agenda.

-Sometimes feels like they must put on their wings and fly.

BLENDS:  Brave Heart,  Eucalyptus Grove, Way of the Leaf,   

ARCHETYPES:  WHIZ KID, CHILD MAGICAL, INVENTOR, COUNSELOR, ARTIST, PIONEER

Blends well with LEMON VERBENA, MELISSA, LAVENDER, PINE.

 Components include: Citronellal (80%), citronellol, geraniol, pinene.