Lemon Myrtle 250
LEMON MYRTLE FRAGRANCE
- Convenient 250 ml fine mist spray bottle
- Natural protection, especially from Mosquitoes.
- Provides an astringent hygienic defence to help protect against topical bacteria.
- Soothes redness and irritation.
- Citronella, eucalyptus, lemon myrtle and tea tree oils make this an ideal companion for any outdoor activity.
- Gentle and safe alternative.
- A must for school, the car or the beach.
- Made in Australia
This wonderfully fragrant 250 ml pump spray is used for outdoor protection (mosquito repellent) and includes a range of natural, Australian plant derived ingredients including:
- Melaleuca Alternifolia (Australian Tea Tree) oil , which helps to reduce skin irritation and inflammation,
- Eucalyptus tereticornis (Australian Eucalyptus) oil, a traditional fragrant antiseptic,
- Cymbopogon nardus (Citronella) oil, a natural insect deterrent, and
- Backhousia Citiodora (Lemon Myrtle) oil, which besides it beautiful scent also is a strong insect repellent.
This product does NOT CONTAIN:
- Any animal products
- Any Petrochemicals
- Any Mineral oils
- Any artificial fragrances or colours
Directions for Use
Apply externally to unbroken skin. Apply an even coverage, one to two pumps to the areas required.
Do not apply directly to face and avoid eye contact!
THE LEMON MYRTLE (BACKHOUSIA CITRIODORA)
TheLemon Scented Myrtle is an Australian native of the coastal rainforestarea between Taree in NSW and Cairns in QLD . In the wild, trees growin a range of altitudes from over 50 to over 700m above sea level.
Theleaf of the B. citriodora was first investigated by Schimmel and Co ofDresden pharmaceutical company over 100 years ago. The company carriedout analyses of the lemon oil and noted high (90-97%) citral content.
Fromthe early 1900's, the foliage was harvested from wild strands of treesin Queensland. The oil distilled from foliage, to be used as an insectrepellent, was exported to the United States troops in the Pacific as aresult of the shortage of lemon essence.
Germicidal Powers
Researchersat NSW Charles Sturt University found that Lemon Myrtle has very goodantibacterial and excellent antifungal activity. In fact, studiesindicate that Backhousia oil has better antibacterial and antifungalproperties than the better known tea tree (Melaleuca alternanthera)
Lemon Myrtle oil has strong germicidal powers.
Instandard tests, Atkinson & Brice were able to demonstrate theantibacterial properties of the Lemon Scented Myrtle (Backhousiacitriodora). Tests carried out by researchers on the Germicidal powersindicate that B. citriodora oil had double the rating on Eucalyptuscitriodora in controlling Salmonella typhii, the test organism.
Backhousiahas a co-efficient rating of 16 where Eucalyptus citriodora only scores8. Germicidal properties of Lemon Myrtle have also been proven to be19.5 times the power of the disinfectant Phenol using the Rideal-Walkertest.
Therapeutic Uses
Excellentfor foodstuffs and medicinal therapeutic purposes; perfumes, foodflavourings, confectionary and aromatherapy. The leaves can be used incooking, or infused and made into a tea and it is an excellent Insectrepellent!
Therapeutic Actions
Antiseptic, anti-viral, calmative, sedative, corrective, and insect repellent
