Lemon Myrtle

 

Backhousia citriodora-- Steam distilled from the leaves —sweet, crisp, and intensely citrusy aroma with green, herbaceous undertones similar to Lemon verbena, Eucalyptus, and Sage. Used in perfumery, aromatherapy and in cooking. More “lemony” than true Lemon oil due to a citral content that can reach up to 98%—significantly higher than actual lemons and produces the purest natural form of citral in the world. Considered the "Queen of Australian or Lemon herbs" and is highly uplifting. Is reputed to be a much more effective germ killer than the more familiar Tea Tree. 

 CAUTIONS: Avoid use on sensitive or damaged skin. Must be diluted heavily, typically a maximum of 0.7% to 1% in a carrier oil to avoid skin irritation. Avoid use on children under 2 years old, those with highly sensitive skin, or in pregnancy without consultation. Best for diffusing.

CHARACTER: “Bright Clarity”  Precise and cheerful; Truth-clearing intelligence. “Clear it out. Speak clearly. Move forward.”

ETHERIC COLORS:  Electric Lemon yellow, Leaf Green, White-Gold

CRYSTAL ALLIES:  Citrine, Fluorite, Peridot, Green Aventurine, Yellow Calcite, Blue Lace Agate, Chrysocolla, Ametrine

MUSICAL:  F#, C#; clear bell tones, light marimba, crisp acoustic guitar, upbeat but not frenetic

PERFUME NOTE:  Top   

CHAKRAS:  Solar, Throat, subtle Third Eye      

ELEMENT:  Air, light Fire       

ASTRO:  Libra, Gemini, Mercury, Sun

ENERGY TYPE:  4,2

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Aldehyde

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES:  Relaxation, Uplifting emotions, Soothing sleep, Purifying Air, Promote positive mood 

USED FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES:  Stress, over-analysis, anxiety

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL CONDITIONS: colds, flu, sinus problems, oily skin, acne, chest congestion

PROPERTIES:  anti-bacterial, germicide, antiseptic, antifungal, insect repellent 

Blends with:   All citrus, eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Patchouli, Lavender, Sandalwood, Rosalina, Bergamot, Jasmine, Elemi

BLENDS CONTAINING:  Tomahawk, Walk Softly, Anasazi, Brave Heart, Eucalyptus Rain, Kayenta, Manipura,  Point Sublime, Sitalpu, Sunrise, Thunderbird, Lemon Meringue,

May contain: geranial (54%), neral, isocitral, geraniol, contains 87+% citral.

ARCHETYPES:  ILLUMINATOR, TRUTH SPEAKER, STRATEGIST ,COGNITIVE CLEANSER, BOUNDARY CLARIFIER

PERSONALITY:  

+Loving, strong, inviting respect.

+Mentally agile

+Humble, but energetic

+Direct and honest speaker; wants to hear the “bottom line” rather than an ego building story. 

+ Wants the clear, simple truth. Wants to correct misinformation.

+Not tolerant of “circling an issue.”  “Let’s remove what isn’t accurate.

+Confronts politely but directly.

+Supportive—people flock around for emotional support; they make good therapists and mediators.

+Mild mannered, at ease around children and elderly.

+Ego has no entrance pass with this personality.

+They are not comforting of confusion, but expose it, cutting through cognitive fog.

Not nurturing like Orange.

Not grounding like Vetiver.

Not stabilizing like Frankincense.

-if negative, may be overstimulating to sensitive people and too blunt