Verbenaceae
Lemon Verbena
Aloysia citrodora
⚠ Use with Caution
Caution in Pregnancy
Origin: South America, Mediterranean
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Extraction Method
Steam distillation
Plant Part
Leaves
Aroma Profile
Intense lemon, fresh, floral, clean
Dilution Ratio
1%
💧 Applications
🌬️ Aromatherapy🖐️ Topical (diluted)💨 Diffuser
💊 Therapeutic Uses
Anxiety, digestive support, muscle tension, anti-inflammatory, insomnia.
🔬 Main Constituents
Neral, geranial, limonene, linalool
🎨 Blends Well With
Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lavender, Petitgrain, Ylang Ylang
⚠️ Safety Information
Safety Rating
⚠ Use with Caution
Pregnancy
Caution in Pregnancy
Drug Interactions
None known
Contraindications: Possible sensitization. Use very low dilutions. Phototoxicity possible.
Side Effects: Skin sensitization, photosensitivity