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Lemon Myrtle
Important safety information: Clinical evidence and medicinal-dose safety are limited; citral-rich oil may irritate skin and mucosa and must not be swallowed or used undiluted.
Herbal actions
- Aromatic culinary herb
- antimicrobial in vitro
- antioxidant
Traditional and practitioner uses
These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.
- Australian native culinary tea
- Traditional aromatic respiratory and digestive use
- Flavouring
Main constituents
Citral rich volatile oil, citronellal traces, flavonoids, phenolic compounds
Preparation overview
Tea: Covered infusion. The leaf is strongly aromatic; begin lightly and keep covered.
Liquid extract reference: 1:5
Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.
Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.