- Feb 6, 2021
- 3 min read

Lemon Eucalyptus

Lemon Eucalyptus essential oil is derived from a lemon-scented blue gum eucalypti plant, a tall tree with smooth bark native to northern Australia. doTERRA sources the plant from Kenya. After 2 years the trees grow over 30 ft tall, reaching over 100 ft in full growth.

Lemon Eucalyptus oil is high in cleansing citronellal and citronellol, making this essential oil ideal for surface and skin cleansing. In addition to its topical cleansing benefits, Lemon Eucalyptus can be used to clear and refresh the air. Keep Lemon Eucalyptus oil on hand when in need of a revitalizing boost.

Primary Benefits

Refreshing and cleansing to the air
Promotes a positive emotional response. It can help clear the mind and clear the airways for breathing.
Cleansing and purifying to the skin and hair
Respiratory Issues
Insect Repellent

Properties

Antibacterial
Antifungal,
Anti-inflammatory
Antirheumatic
Antiseptic
Antiviral
Deodorant
Expectorant
Insecticidal

Historical Uses

Lemon Eucalyptus leaves have been used traditionally to perfume linen closets, and to repel insects - especially cockroaches and silverfish. May help with asthma, athlete's foot and other fungal infections, colds, cuts, dandruff, fevers, herpes, infectious diseases, insect control, laryngitis, scabs, sore throats, sores, and wounds.

The wood of the tree doesn't actually carry a scent, but it's been found useful for telephone poles, railroad ties, handles for tools, furniture, and more. The flowers of the tree provide much needed nectar to busy honeybees bees.

Much like other eucalyptus trees, the leaves of the lemon scented gum tree have been used since ancient times in Aboriginal herbal remedies. In the early days of Australia, Aboriginal individuals would crush the leaves of the eucalyptus trees to make soothing vapors and natural aloes for the skin.

Today, many skin and hair products contain lemon eucalyptus extract because of its soothing benefits, not to mention bright aroma. The scent of lemon eucalyptus might remind you of stepping into a tranquil spa, as the refreshing scent of eucalyptus has become universally known as a symbol of serenity and calmness. Its soothing properties and luxurious aroma is found in soaps, shampoos or personal fragrances. The possibilities are almost endless.

Place a loyalty order of at least 125 PV by February 15 and get a free 15 mL bottle of Lemon Eucalyptus while supplies last!

Researchers have been aggressively studying agents that can disrupt the biofilm in Candida albicans. Candida exists in our mouth and intestines, it naturally exists there. If we get stressed, drink alcohol, eat processed foods, fast foods, take antibiotics all which disrupts that balance. When Candida albicans gets out of balance it creates havoc on the body. Such as less energy, maybe you suffer from seasonal distress. By using Lemon Eucalyptus aromatically and or topically are great ways getting the oil into our system to help combat that bacterial, viral, inflammatory within to promote that purification. One way to disrupt the biofilm in Candida in our mouth is applying one drop to your toothpaste.

Can create a "Poo Potpourri" spray bottle with Lemon Eucalyptus. To make your own sprtizer, add 20 drops of Lemon Eucalyptus to a 16 oz spray bottle and fill the rest with water. Just spritz the water to take care of the odor.

Uses:

Add several drops to a spray bottle to cleanse surfaces and refresh any room.
Diffuse to encourage a positive environment with a bright, fresh scent.
Add one to two drops to the palm of your hands, rub together, and inhale to uplift and brighten your day.
During your skin care routine, add one to two drops of Lemon Eucalyptus oil to your favorite doTERRA skin cleanser.
Blend three to four drops in Fractionated Coconut Oil for a soothing, uplifting massage.
Add a drop to your shampoo for a clean scalp

Emotional Aspect

Lemon Eucalyptus is all about protected space, creates that protected space for each individuals. The aroma is very uplifting. Helpful when feeling overly exposed to natural elements or energetic forces, feeling self contained is an energetic aid and a human right. Individuals become distant when they feel too open and exposed to external energy for too long. This oil helps individuals recognize when they need to create more effective boundaries and maintain their personal space. Powerful cleanser of energetic debris. In this way has a unique ability to lessen the impact of challenging energies and circumstances. It assists individuals in purifying their environment which frees up mental and spiritual resources. Offers reinforcement and resolve when an individual needs more independently to navigate their lives. If feeling these Negative emotions just apply topically or diffuse: feeling of being exposed, unprotected, having poor boundaries, feeling un-energetic and weakened. Positive properties this oil can bring in, is self contained, reinforced, protected, and setting clear boundaries.