Lemon ironbark essential oil has an extremely gentle eucalyptus aroma. It has been used as a culinary flavoring in drinks, sauces, marinades, and breads.
Emotionally, lemon ironbark aids in regaining the will to make changes, and the will to live, especially when one has given up.
It also helps one understand that doing nothing is often the best choice. It helps one to know when it is appropriate to stop interfering with others by trying to take care of them. It helps one learn to hold space for others rather than trying to fix them or save them.
It is an excellent oil for applying to the solar plexus and heart centers for this purpose, or it can be inhaled or worn as a natural perfume.
Aromatic Profile
Top note: Delicious, fresh, sweet, lemony notes
Heart note: Citrusy, fruity, floral notes
Base note: Citrusy, fruity, floral notes
Classification: Top or heart note
Tenacity: Medium
In natural perfumery, it is used in high class florals, colognes, culinary perfumes, and fruit bases.
Internal–oral, inhalation, diffusion, culinary use
External—topical application, massage, bath, spinal and local compress, energy centers and meridian points
Observations and Anecdotal Information
Lemon ironbark essential oil has a very soft and rounded lemony aroma. It is citrusy, yet not as sharp as eucalyptus citriodora.
This oil has been used as a flavorant for “lemon cordial”, the Australian equivalent of lemonade. It makes a lovely tea or drink that is very high in anti-oxidants and other health supporting properties.
It has anti-infectious and antiviral properties. It can relieve body aches and pain from viral attack. Use it as a hot spinal compress to relief colds and flu.
Lemon ironbark helps open breathing passages and expel mucus and congestion. It relieves coughs related to flu and colds. It is also great for a massage oil, to relieve pain and muscular tension.
Lemon ironbark makes a wonderful addition to a hot bath, for relaxation and rejuvenation. It can be applied as a massage oil for pain relief, especially muscle and body pain.
Cautions
Generally recognized as safe at normal dosage.
Use cautiously with infants and small children.
Keep all essential oils away from eyes.
Store in a safe place, out of the reach of children.
All internal uses should be researched and/or supported by a health care professional. Product quality and dosage are critically important when using essential oils internally.
None of our products are recognized or approved by the FDA. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. This information is anecdotal, and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not meant to be taken as medical advice. See a health care professional for medical advice.
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