The Lemon Myrtle Tree (Backhousia citriodora) was prized by Aboriginal Australians for its traditional uses and for use in cooking. The leaves and oil have a distinct refreshing lemon scent from the citral terpenes in its essential oil. You can buy our amazing organic Australian Lemon Myrtle tea here or our Lemon myrtle and ginger tea here.
Lemon Myrtle has been found to contain the highest citral purity of all citral containing essential oils. The tree is native to Australia and grows wild and is cultivated for its leaf for tea and cooking, and for its valuable essential oil. Lemon Myrtle has been found to contain vitamins A and E and impressive amounts of the minerals calcium, magnesium, and zinc. It is also known for its cleansing, soothing, and antioxidant properties.
Lemon Myrtle is useful for flavouring food and for making a relaxing cup of tea – add it to salads, stir fries, curries, pasta sauce, spice mixes and tea blends.
Lemon Myrtle is traditionally associated with the following benefits:
1. Promotes Rest and Relaxation
Due to its relaxing properties, lemon myrtle is traditionally used to support rest during times of stress and poor sleep. A cup of lemon myrtle tea before bed and/or the use of lemon myrtle oil bath salts in the bath before bed can help support a restful night’s sleep.
2. Supports Clear, Comfortable Breathing
Lemon myrtle has been found to have soothing and cleansing properties, and it has traditionally been used to support comfortable breathing and clear airways during the colder months. Many people enjoy a warm cup of the tea when their nose and chest are feeling stuffy.
3. Soothes the Throat
The soothing and cleansing properties of lemon myrtle tea make it a traditional choice for soothing a scratchy throat. A tincture can be made with some high proof alcohol like vodka which is then gargled when the throat is feeling irritated. We have an amazing tincture available here as well. The tea can also be used as a gargle after it cools.
4. Helps Care for Blemish-Prone Skin
Lemon Myrtle is traditionally used to help care for blemish-prone skin on the face and body. It helps with keeping the skin clean, and its cleansing and anti-inflammatory properties are valued in traditional skin care routines. A tea can be made and allowed to cool till it is lukewarm, then Celtic sea salt or normal sea salt is added to the water and used as a face wash.
5. Supports Your Immune System
Lemon Myrtle is traditionally used to support the immune system. The body is working hard to protect you every day, and immune-supporting foods and teas can be a pleasant addition to your routine. Enjoy the tea during the colder months as part of a healthy lifestyle.
6. A Rich Source of Vitamins and Minerals
Lemon Myrtle contains vitamins A and E along with the minerals calcium, magnesium, and zinc, making it a nourishing addition to teas and recipes.
7. Antioxidant Effects
The antioxidant properties of Lemon Myrtle are useful for scavenging free radicals in your body, which may help protect your cells from oxidative stress.
8. Culinary Versatility
With its bright citrus flavour, Lemon Myrtle is a wonderfully versatile culinary herb. Use it in salads, stir fries, curries, pasta sauces, baked goods, spice mixes and tea blends.
9. Odour Fighting Properties
The cleansing properties and refreshing lemon scent help get rid of bad odours on your body and in your environment. It can be used in an air freshener or the oil can be diffused or burnt to freshen the air and give it a lovely lemon scent. The oil or tea can be added to sea salt and used as a gargle or body wash to help with bad breath or body odour.
10. A Refreshing Caffeine-Free Tea
Lemon myrtle tea is naturally caffeine-free, making it a refreshing choice at any time of day – including in the evening when you’re winding down.
Try our Lemon Myrtle Tea and Tincture today and experience the amazing benefits for yourself!
This article is general information only and is not medical advice. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting a new supplement.
