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Corymbia citriodora
4-8€ / 10ml
Lemon eucalyptus (Corymbia citriodora, formerly Eucalyptus citriodora) is native to Australia but widely cultivated in Brazil, China and Madagascar. Unlike other eucalyptus species (radiata, globulus) that smell of camphor, it gives off an intense lemon scent due to citronellal. Brazilians planted it massively for wood and essential oil production. It is a giant tree that can exceed 50 meters in height.
With 65-80% citronellal, lemon eucalyptus has NOTHING in common with other eucalyptus species (rich in 1,8-cineole). It is not an expectorant but an anti-inflammatory and analgesic -- it is the essential oil for joint and muscle pain, not for colds. It is also an excellent mosquito repellent.
Les propriétés listées reposent sur des études in vitro et/ou un usage traditionnel. Sauf mention contraire, elles n'ont pas été validées par des essais cliniques humains rigoureux. Ces informations ne constituent pas un avis médical.
Anti-inflammatory
Traditional use
Analgesic
Traditional use
Mosquito repellent
Traditional use
Lemon eucalyptus is the first-choice essential oil for joint and muscle pain. Diluted to 10-15% in massage, it calms local inflammation. Its mosquito-repelling action also makes it a summer companion. Irritating neat, it must always be diluted. In diffusion, its citrusy scent repels insects.
Adapté à la diffusion atmosphérique. 3-5 gouttes, 15-20 min maximum par heure. Ne pas diffuser en continu.
Diluer dans une huile végétale avant application. Respecter les dosages recommandés selon la zone et le public.
Non recommandé par voie orale. Utiliser exclusivement par voie cutanée ou en diffusion.
Les huiles essentielles suivantes se combinent particuli\u00e8rement bien avec eucalyptus citronné pour renforcer ou compl\u00e9ter ses effets :
It is the reference natural repellent, the only one recognized by the WHO. PMD (para-menthane-3,8-diol), derived from citronellal, is as effective as low-concentration DEET. Apply diluted to 10-15% on exposed skin. Reapply every 2-3 hours.
Yes, citronellal is a powerful anti-inflammatory, particularly for joints. Diluted to 5-10% in massage, it relieves osteoarthritis, tendinitis and muscle pain. It is the 'sports' eucalyptus, while eucalyptus radiata is for the respiratory system.
No. Lemon eucalyptus (Corymbia citriodora) is rich in citronellal (65-80%). Citronella (Cymbopogon) contains citronellal + geraniol + citronellol. Both repel mosquitoes but lemon eucalyptus is more effective and less irritating.
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