Uses and Benefits of Lemon Eucalyptus Oil

The most active constituent in lemon eucalyptus oil is citronellal while eucalyptus globulus oil contains cineol or eucalyptol. Oil of eucalyptus is categorized as medicinal oil while lemon eucalyptus essential oil is considered as aromatic oil.

As the name suggests, oil of lemon eucalyptus has a strong lemony scent. The eucalyptus lemon oil is extracted through steam distillation from the leaves of the lemon scented gum tree or eucalyptus citriodora. Essential oil manufactures use the leaves and twigs because the bark of the eucalyptus citriodora contains tannin which is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent.

Lemon eucalyptus oil is a natural fumigant and is used as a home remedy for insect repellent and is used as an additional ingredient in many commercial bug repellants.

Besides citronellal, the leaves of the lemon scented gum tree contains citronellol, flavonoids and sterols. And together with other constituents, oil of lemon eucalyptus acts as a natural antiseptic and produces antiviral, antibacterial, antiparasitic and calmative effects. Based on two studies, it was found that the oil of lemon eucalyptus has the most antimicrobial properties compared to the other eucalyptus species.

List of Benefits and Uses of Eucalyptus Lemon Oil

1. Mix with carrier oil such as jojoba oil on your skin to repel mosquitoes and other insect bites. It may also help treat body lice.
   
   
   
2. Dilute with water, fill it in a bottle and use it as a body mist, for room fragrance and to rid of odor from your upholstery and sheets. It will also help drive away cockroaches and ticks.
   
   
   
3. Pour a few drops into a hot bowl of water and inhale its steam to treat nasal congestion, bronchitis and symptoms of the common cold and flu. You can add and blend with other essential oils such as lavender oil, marjoram, pine or thyme oil for additional health benefits.
   
   
   
4. Dilute in water and soak your feet or nails to treat athlete's foot, nail fungus or other fungal infections.
   
   
   
5. Use diluted eucalyptus lemon oil as skin wash for skin infections, bruises, cuts and wounds. Apply topically combined with carrier oil to treat skin inflammations, itching and other skin problems.
   
   
   
6. Use diluted oil of lemon eucalyptus as a weed killer to stop the growth of weeds in your garden.

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