Other Names : Lemon-scented Eucalyptus, Lemon Eucalyptus, Lemon-scented gum, Citron-scented gum, scented gum tree, spotted gum, boabo
Benefits and uses of Eucalyptus citriodora
- Powerful fungicidal and bactericidal, and a valuable asset when treating athletes foot. Eucalyptus lemon oil is a powerful fungicidal and bactericidal that has been scientifically evaluated many times against a wide range of organisms. In 2007, the antibacterial activity of Eucalyptus citriodora essential oil was tested against a battery of clinically important bacterial strains at the Phytochemical Pharmacological and Microbiological Laboratory in India, and was found to be highly active against Alcaligenes fecalis and Proteus mirabilis, and active against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, Salmonella typhimurium, Enterobacter aerogenes, Pseudomonas testosterone, Bacillus cereus, Citrobacter freundii. Its efficacy was found to be comparable to the antibiotics Piperacillin and Amikacin.
- Respiratory conditions such as asthma, sinusitis, phlegm, coughs and colds, as well easing sore throats and laryngitis.
- Vaporized, lemon eucalyptus oil has a reviving and refreshing action that uplifts, yet is also calming to the mind.
- Skin Care : athlete's foot and other fungal infections (e.g. Candida), cuts, dandruff, herpes, insect repellent, scabs, sores, wounds
- Immune System : Colds, fever, infectious skin conditions such as chickenpox, infectious disease