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Eucalyptus Citriodora
Corymbia citriodora (Hook.) K.D.Hill & L.A.S.Johnson
Chemotype: citronellal-rich type
- PLANT PART
- leaves
- EXTRACTION
- steam distillation
- AROMA NOTE
- top-mid
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Aroma & character
A closer look at this oil's scent, strength, and staying power.
- Aroma intensity
- 80 / 100
- Note layer
- top-mid
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A LITTLE CARE GOES A LONG WAY
Using it thoughtfully
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- Cited dermal maximum · leave-on
- No restriction cited
- Phototoxicity
- Not flagged in this profile
- Oxidation risk
- medium
A cited maximum is a limit, not a suggested dilution. Missing restrictions do not establish safety.
No furocoumarin-based phototoxic restriction was identified for lemon-scented eucalyptus oil in the consulted public sources.
Contraindications & cautions
- minorThe reviewed public safety source describes lemon eucalyptus as non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitising, but also notes that citronellal-rich aldehydic oils may sensitize if used undiluted.
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE SCENT
Inside the oil
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About this composition
This profile uses a public Australian lemon-scented eucalyptus guide for a typical analysis and cross-checks the dominant citronellal profile against public literature snippets on Algerian Eucalyptus citriodora oil. The oil is characteristically aldehydic and citronellal-dominant, with iso-isopulegol, citronellol, and smaller amounts of isopulegol and linalool.
| Constituent | Typical amount | Reported range | Chemical family | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| citronellal | 80.1% | 69.77–80.1% | monoterpene aldehyde | View sourceA Guide to Australian Essential Oils; Essential oil of Algerian Eucalyptus citriodora Perfect Potion lines 307-308 (citronellal 80.10%); ScienceDirect abstract snippet / PubMed snippet (citronellal 69.77%) |
| iso-isopulegol | 8.51% | 8.51–8.51% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceA Guide to Australian Essential Oils Perfect Potion line 308 (iso-isopulegol 8.51%) |
| citronellol | 4.18% | 4.18–10.63% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceA Guide to Australian Essential Oils; Essential oil of Algerian Eucalyptus citriodora Perfect Potion line 308 (citronellol 4.18%); ScienceDirect abstract snippet / PubMed snippet (citronellol 10.63%) |
| isopulegol | 3.41% | 3.41–4.66% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceA Guide to Australian Essential Oils; Essential oil of Algerian Eucalyptus citriodora Perfect Potion line 308 (isopulegol 3.41%); ScienceDirect abstract snippet / PubMed snippet (isopulegol 4.66%) |
| linalool | 0.66% | 0.66–0.66% | monoterpene alcohol | View sourceA Guide to Australian Essential Oils Perfect Potion line 308 (linalool 0.66%) |
| beta-caryophyllene | 0.39% | 0.39–0.39% | sesquiterpene hydrocarbon | View sourceA Guide to Australian Essential Oils Perfect Potion line 308 (beta-caryophyllene 0.39%) |
Profile source: A Guide to Australian Essential Oils; Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil: Benefits, Uses & Insights; Essential oil of Algerian Eucalyptus citriodora · https://www.perfectpotion.com.au/blogs/blog/a-guide-to-australian-essential-oils ; https://www.aromaweb.com/essential-oils/lemon-eucalyptus-essential-oil.php ; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1156523315002103
A TRADITION OF BOTANICAL CURIOSITY
Traditional & reported uses
These uses reflect the profile's reported traditions and literature. They are not established treatment recommendations.
- traditionally used in aromatherapy for a fresh, uplifting, citronella-like aroma
- reported to be used in massage blends for muscle and joint comfort
- traditionally associated with insect-deterrent blends for outdoor use
- used in diffuser blends reported to support a calming, relaxed mood despite its citrus-fresh top note
- used in perfumery and household fragrancing for its strong lemony facet
For aromatherapy and wellness use only — not medical advice. Effect statements are traditional/reported associations, not treatment claims. The Synergy Rating scores blend craft, harmony and safety, not medical efficacy. Read the safety framework.
What we're still learning · 3 data gaps
Good decisions start with knowing what is — and isn't — in the evidence.
- max_dermal_pct 100 reflects the archive's unrestricted-oil convention because the cited public safety sources report no specific dermal cap for lemon eucalyptus oil.
- Odor intensity 80 is a normalization of public 'strong' odor language into the archive's numeric scale rather than a directly published 0-100 measurement.
- No directly measured public volatility-rate or tenacity-hour data were verified in this pass.