Citriodora Oil
| Botanical Name | : | Eucalyptus Citriodora | |
| Common Name | : | Corymbia citriodora, Eucalyptus citriodora, Lemon eucalyptus | |
| CAS # | : | 129828-24-6 | |
| Plant Parts Used | : | Leaves | |
| Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation | |
| Color & Odor | : | Vintage oils turn slightly yellow with Fresh, Cooling, Camphoraceous, woody undertones |
Description :
A tall, aromatic evergreen tree of the myrtaceae family. An essential oil obtained from the leaves by steam distillation.
Constituents & Specifications :
Citriodora oil has various chemical compounds that include eucalyptol, piene, limonene, linalool and alpha-terpenol.
Specific Gravity : 0.85800 - 0.87700 @ 25.00 °C
Refractive Index : 1.45100 - 1.46400 @ 20.00 °C
Properties :
Antiseptic, antispasmodic, , digestive, emollient, febrifuge, hepatic, insecticide, , stomachic and tonic. It is a powerful natural disinfectant.
Benefits & Uses :
- Citriodora is a lemon scented essential oil especially used in perfumery and fragrance creation, being excellent for smelly shoes, cooking smells and pets.Bath, compress, inhalation, aromatherapy diffuser, local wash, massage and as a perfume in cupboards.
- It is used as an ingredient in some mouthwash and dental preparations,
- The oil is found in numerous over-the-counter cough and cold lozenges as well as in inhalation vapors or topical ointments.