Benefits and Uses of Lemon Myrtle

The First Nations have been using lemon myrtle in cooking, tea and as a remedy for cuts and abrasions for thousands of years.

It is only relatively recently the medical world has shifted attention to find out more about traditional plant derived medicines particularly the effect on microbial diseases. Studies of Australian native plants, such as lemon myrtle have already found some surprising qualities in this area which continue to be the focus of research.

  • Naturally antibacterial, antifungal & antimicrobial
  • High in antioxidants
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • High in Vitamin A, E, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium & Lutein
  • Refreshing, uplifting and calming fragrance
  • Helps relieve irritation caused by eczema, dermatitis & psoriasis
  • Great for inhalation treatments

As well as use in personal, home and pet care products, Lemon Myrtle can also be highly versatile in a number of other areas: 

Aromatherapy – the use of aromatic plant oils to bring about physiological and emotional changes.

Known for its calming and refreshing properties and naturally high in antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal properties, Lemon Myrtle unsurprisingly lends itself to a myriad of uses in the aromatherapy world. 

Our 100% pure Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil is ideal for use in many applications - its sweet, uplifting fragrance is well tolerated, and recent studies have demonstrated Lemon Myrtle Oil to be more highly rated for its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties than the more robust smelling Tea Tree.

Cooking - The science and craft of gathering ingredients and preparing food for consumption. 

Being a herb and a spice, the leaf of the Lemon Myrtle tree is a wonderful addition to the repertoire of home cooks and professional chefs alike. 

Hugely versatile, this indigenous favourite works in sweet and savoury dishes, from the most delicate confectionery to a robust roast or curry.  It is also a great pairing in beverages such as tea to liqueurs and all things in between.

Our 100% Essential Oil is food grade quality, the perfect pantry addition. 

  • Delicious as a herbal tea either on its own, or mixed with your favourite black, green or any other tea.
  • Flavouring in food - salad dressings, sorbets, ice-cream.  Lemon Myrtle Essential Oil is very potent, so follow the recipe carefully.
  • Add a refreshing zing to drinking water - 1 drop only for a litre water.
  • Ground leaves make a tasty herb or spice in any food where lemons might be used.
  • Add some leaf or oil when steaming rice
  • Add ground leaf to crumbs when cooking crumbed fish, chicken or lamb
  • Great as a rub on a lamb roast

Cleaning - The process of removing dirt, infectious agents and other impurities from an object or area. 

Naturally high in antimicrobial, antibacterial and antifungal properties, Lemon Myrtle is an important and powerful tool in any cleaning kit and will have your home and laundry clean, deodorised and smelling fresh and clean. 

Particularly good around pets bedding to clean and deodorise, and also assists in keeping insects at bay from your beloved pets.