What is Lemon Myrtle?

Lemon myrtle, (Backhousia citriodora) is a flowering plant, native to Australia. It can grows up to a height of 60 feet. It also called as sweet verbena tree, sweet verbena myrtle, lemon scented verbena, and lemon scented backhousia.

It is heavily aromatic and has a characteristic taste. It contains about 90-98% of citral. It also contains minerals like calcium, zinc and magnesium in good amounts, as well as vitamins A and E.

Lemon myrtle is used in food to enhance flavour and aroma. It is used in making dips, sauces, salads, curries and cooking chicken, fish, prawns, etc. It is also used in confectionaries for making breads, cakes, desserts, etc.

Benefits of Lemon Myrtle

• Sinus Problems.
• Sore Throats.
• Digestive Issues.
• Allergies.
• Acne.
• Depression.
• Oral Health.
• Headaches.

Lemon Myrtle has amazing benefits in skin care for mature or oily skin it works as an astringent to help tighten pores and reduce irritations, with its antibacterial properties this oil can assist will skin infections, wounds and acne.

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