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Botanical Name: Eucalyptus citriodora Hook. Family: Myrtaceae. Synonyms: Lemon scented gum, lemon scented spotted gum. Origin: Native to Australia. Cultivated in China and Brazil. Botanical Description: A medium tall evergreen tree up to 50-meter (155 ft.) high. It has opposite, lanceolate green leaves with a strong lemony or citronella aroma. Oil Extraction: Essential oil is obtained by stem distillation of the leaves of the mature trees. The oil is clear, colorless to pale yellow mobile liquid. Yield 2.3%. Aroma Profile: The top note is fresh, strong rosy-citronella like. The body note is diffusive, citronella like. The dry-out is sweet, balsamic, floral. Major Constituents: Citronellal (30 to 90%), citronellol (5 to 40%), isopulegol (1 to 10%). Adulterants: Not typically adulterated. Regulatory Status: GRAS 182.20. Approved as an insect repellant by FDA. Aromatherapy: Refreshing, invigorating, cooling. Blends well with: Lavender, peppermint. Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, possible-sensitizing in some individuals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Want to learn more? Take our Online Aromatherapy Course.
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