{"product_id":"lemon-myrtle-hydrosol-backhousia-citriodora","title":"Australian Lemon Myrtle Hydrosol | Backhousia citriodora","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralian Native Aromatic • Fine Mist Spray • 50 mL and 100 mL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBackhousia citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Myrtaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lemon Myrtle leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queensland, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid citrus-like brightness with a fresh green character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Component:\u003c\/strong\u003e One internal 5 mm clear glass mixing bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Lemon Myrtle Hydrosol\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon Myrtle has a remarkable sensory character: crush its leaves and the fragrance suggests lemon immediately, despite the plant being unrelated to citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis hydrosol captures that distinctive leaf character during distillation. As the foliage is distilled, part of its volatile character passes into the condensed water, creating a softer expression than concentrated essential oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chemistry behind the leaf's intensity is exceptional. Steam-distilled oil from the commercially important citral chemotype typically contains 90 to 98% citral, making Lemon Myrtle an extraordinary natural source of the compound responsible for its signature scent. That figure refers to the essential oil rather than the concentration of this hydrosol, but it helps explain the remarkable potency of the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDid You Know?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the Second World War, when conventional lemon flavouring became difficult to obtain, Australian soft-drink maker Tarax turned to Lemon Myrtle leaf oil to flavour its drinks. Published accounts record the resulting soft drinks being sent to Australian troops serving in the Pacific. A Queensland rainforest tree had, quite literally, stepped in for lemons during wartime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Ethnobotanical History\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the wild, \u003cem\u003eBackhousia citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e occurs through coastal forest country from around Brisbane north towards Mackay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished Australian food-science literature records traditional Indigenous Australian use of Lemon Myrtle for cooking and healing. Detailed written accounts of specific preparations are limited, leaving parts of that earlier cultural history outside the surviving published record.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe species was formally published by Ferdinand von Mueller in 1859. By 1888, researchers examining its leaf oil were already reporting exceptionally high citral levels, foreshadowing the commercial interest that followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLemon Myrtle later emerged as one of Australia's most recognisable native flavour plants, valued for a character that is distinctly its own rather than simply an imitation of citrus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2022, Australia Post acknowledged that place in Australian food culture by featuring \u003cem\u003eBackhousia citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e in its Bush Seasonings stamp issue alongside Mountain Pepper and River Mint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWays to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoom \u0026amp; Space Mist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mist lightly into the surrounding air to bring Lemon Myrtle's bright, fresh character into a bedroom, living space, studio or other chosen setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeditation \u0026amp; Prayer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mist the surrounding space before meditation, prayer, journalling or contemplation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonal Ritual:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a few sprays to mark the opening or close of a reflective practice or personal ritual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegin with a few sprays and adjust according to the size of the space and your preferred intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStorage \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor aromatic room and space use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore tightly closed in a cool place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains a small internal glass mixing bead. Keep out of reach of children and do not remove the bead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Biosecurity\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAustralian Orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable to all States and Territories in Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInternational Orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITIONS APPLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational postage is available where permitted. Customers are responsible for confirming that this item can be imported into their destination and for meeting any applicable local import requirements before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSacred Plants Australia does not provide phytosanitary certificates, import permits, inspections, treatments or destination-specific import documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInformation Currency\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLast reviewed: 18 September 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBiosecurity and import requirements can change. 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