Citriodora Oil
Citriodora Oil is extracted from Corymbia citriodora, which is a tall tree that grows to a height of 51 meters, and belongs to the temperate and tropical parts of north eastern Australia. Corymbia citriodora is white to coppery in summer. The tree is smooth for the entire height of the tree, often powdery, is shed in thin curling flakes, pale, uniform or slightly mottled bark, and also has a very distinct narrow-leaved crown which smells strongly of lemons. The buds of the Corymbia citriodora are formed in the corner of leaf and stem junctions. They are pear-shaped and borne in clusters of three. The fruit capsules of the Corymbia citriodora are urn shaped.
Latin Name : Corymbia citriodora
Common Names : lemon-scented gum, blue spotted gum and lemon eucalyptus
It is a well-known recorded fact that the Corymbia citriodora blooms in January, and is seen from April, right down to December. The plant is most commonly seen in the dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands of the hilly country. The soil of choice would be lighter, slightly acidic loamy soil. Eucalyptus citriodora flourishes in areas where there is good sun and if your trying to grow them indoors, you can you can use well-drained soil mix for container growing. When grown in the open, the trees seem to be a fighter. They are tough and can tolerate some frost. Most of us would like to know the content of everything we use, the constituents of Citriodora Oil are citronellal, α-citronellol, isopulegol isomersm, citronellyl acetate, p-cymene, citronellal dimmers, α-pinene and β-caryophyllene. Several esters of isobutyric acid, monoterpene, and sesquiterpene hydrocarbons, oxides, monoterpene alcohols, esters and aldehydes, jasmone, citronellyl citronellate, citronellic acid, eugenol, and some aliphatic and alicyclic derivatives, were presented in trace amounts. Further more, they were also said to contain menthone, isomenthone, 4-vinylguiacol, and two heavy aliphatic acids (myristic and palmitic acids).
Uses: The oil finds use in aromatherapy and at home. There are also other medicinal uses that go hand in hand with Citriodora Oil. When it comes to the respiratory system, the oil is good for asthma, laryngitis and sore throat. It helps boost the immune system and fights against colds, fevers, infectious skin conditions such as chickenpox and other infectious diseases. The essential oils extracted from the leaves appear to have bacteriostatic properties towards Staphyloccus aureus. Eucalyptus leaves and the oils from the leaves are traditional aboriginal herbal remedies. The essential oil obtained from various species of eucalyptus is very powerful as an antiseptic, and as an antibacterial. Especially when it is old, because ozone is formed in it on exposure to air. They also act as a disinfectant against lower forms of life. As a remedy at home, it can also be inhaled for treating blocked nasal passages; it can be gargled for sore throat and can also be taken internally for many other complaints. Some caution is to be exercised when used in larger doses.
