Oils Notebook

Lemon Eucalyptus

Ning Meng An Shu

Botanical Name: Eucalyptus Citridoria

Family: Myrtaceae

Note: Top

Temperature: Cooling

Meridians: Lung


Traditional Actions/Indications:

  1. Expels Dampness and moves Qi and Blood
    Arthritis, muscular tension
    Fungal infections
  2. Clears Heat and strengthens the Lungs
    Asthma, laryngitis, colds, fever
    Sleeplessness
  3. Repels insects
    Used as spray or massage oil to repel mosquitoes and other insects

Cautions: Caution in children. Use sparingly and never undiluted.


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These pages are intended to assist clinicians and are not intended for self-diagnosis or treatment for which a qualified professional should be consulted. Actions and indications are taken from traditional uses and do not necessarily reflect the evidence base which should be researched independently.