Directions
Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil is recognized for its many properties. It is antifungal, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antibacterial and repellent for mosquitoes and lice.
It is traditionally used in case of rheumatism, arthritis, muscle pain or mosquito bites.
Description
Botanical information:
Botanical family: Myrtaceae
Producing organ: leaves
Chemotype: citronellal, isopulegol
Botanical details
The lemon eucalyptus is a tall tree of about fifty meters. Its leaves give off a lemony smell when crushed. These are rounded when young and become lanceolate (spearhead-shaped) with age.
Lemon Eucalyptus is mainly grown in Australia, India, Vietnam, China and Madagascar.
Usage tips
Anti-rheumatic baths: 10 drops of Eucalyptus citriodora HE + 10 drops of Rosemary cineole HE + 10 drops of Mountain Pine HE in 4 neutral base caps.
Pour everything into a lukewarm bath
Sports massage 20 drops of Eucalyptus citriodora EO + 10 drops of Wintergreen EO + 15 drops of Rosemary Camphor EO + 30 ml of Sweet Almond Vegetable Oil
Fleas of the dog: 60 drops of Lemon Eucalyptus + 60 drops of geranium in 20 ml of Calophylle Vegetable Oil.
Preventively rub your dog once a week, curatively twice a day until the fleas disappear.
Precautions for use
Contraindicated in people on anti-coagulants. Contains eucalyptol. Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women and children under 6 years old.