Introduction - The Lemon Scented Tea Tree

In Australia we have a most diverse range of plant species, something the Aborigines have known since the dreamtime. Over the last 60 years interest has increased, scientific testing has been carried out and the results show the wonderful therapeutic qualities of our great expanse of bush. Essential oils are concentrated aromatic liquids extracted from various leaves, barks, flowers and fruits and are 70%-100% stronger than the original plant. Each essential oil contains many constituents providing various therapeutic properties for multipurpose applications. Due to their concentrated form, essential oils should only be used as directed and should not be applied neat to sensitive skin or taken internally. read more... Characteristics of Leptospermum petersonii Common Name: Lemon Scented Tea Tree Oil Distribution: NE New South Wales and Southern Queensland (Australia) Description of Plant: Rounded shrub to 4m high and 3m wide. Leaves are bright green narrow lanceolate 4cm long with strong lemon scent. In summer white 1.5cm flowers appear. Physical Description /Properties Appearance: Clear, light, yellow liquid Specific Gravity: 0.881 – 0.884 Solubility in Water: Very slight Refractive Index: 1.4760 – 1.4780 Odour: Strong Lemon Scent Flashpoint: (PMCC) >61 Degrees C Optical Rotation: + 1degree41” - + 1degree 45” Main Components; (Typical Analysis) Constituent Percentage Neral 25 Geranial 32 Geraniol 2.8 Citronellal 20 Citronellol 2.5 *Yield of oil on fresh material as cut 1% Click here to see crop harvesting in progress...