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Tea tree (lemon-scented)

Tràm trà chanh

Leptospermum petersonii

Myrtaceae · Lá · Leaves · Steam-distilled


Tea tree (lemon-scented) (Leptospermum petersonii) — botanical illustration
Leptospermum petersonii

Safety

Citral high · Skin sensitization

Citral up to 80 percent. Skin sensitization risk.

Recommended dermal maximum 0.8 percent.

No clear pregnancy data.


Usage guidelines

Maximum dermal level
0.8 percent
Storage
Dark, sealed, refrigerated; add antioxidant

Chemistry

Volatile constituents
Geranial40.0 – 50.0 %
Neral25.0 – 35.0 %
Citronellal5.0 – 12.0 %

Botanical source

Leptospermum petersonii is an Australian native species, different genus from true tea tree (Melaleuca). Distinctive citrus aroma.

Family Myrtaceae.


Notes

Australian niche oil. Different from lemon myrtle (Backhousia citriodora, covered under M).