Pure Indigenous African Lemon Bush (Lippia javanica) Essential Oil
Pure Indigenous African Lemon Bush (Lippia javanica) Essential Oil
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Pure Indigenous African Lemon Bush Essential Oil is a pure steam-distilled essential oil from Lippia javanica, also known as Fever Tea. It has a fresh, lemony, herbaceous aroma that feels bright, clean, and practical, making it especially useful in diffuser blends, steam rituals, outdoor sprays, and diluted body oils. This is a concentrated essential oil and should always be diluted before topical use.
♡ Why we love it: This oil has a wonderfully lively scent that feels fresh and useful in equal measure. It is especially appealing for daytime blends, home care projects, and outdoor formulas where a clean citrus-herbal note really shines.
Key properties
- Botanical Name: Lippia javanica
- Ingredients: 100% African Lemon Bush essential oil
- Form: Essential oil
- Extraction Method: Steam-distilled
- Country Of Origin: South Africa
- Suitable For: Aromatic Use
- 100% pure and natural
- Aroma Profile: Fresh, lemony, herbaceous
What it's used for
- Add to diffusers for a fresh, uplifting atmosphere
- Use in steam inhalation as part of clear-breathing routines
- Blend into diluted chest, back, or pulse-point oils
- Add to room or linen mists with a suitable solubiliser
- Use in outdoor sprays and candles in insect-repellent style blends
Who it's for
- People who enjoy bright citrus-herbal essential oils
- Aromatherapy users wanting a fresh daytime botanical
- Makers creating outdoor blends, steam rituals, and practical home aromatics
- Anyone looking for a rich floral or woody aroma
- Customers wanting a ready-to-use room spray or body oil
- Shoppers who prefer softer, more subdued scent profiles
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How to use
- Add 3 to 5 drops to a water-based diffuser and adjust to room size.
- For steam inhalation, add 1 to 2 drops to a bowl of hot water and inhale with eyes closed.
- For topical use, dilute to 1 to 2% in a suitable carrier oil before applying to the chest, back, or pulse points.
- For room or linen mists, combine with deionised water and a suitable solubiliser, then shake before use.
Safety instructions
- For external use only
- Do not ingest
- Always dilute before skin application
- Patch test before first use and discontinue if irritation occurs
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
- Not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from heat and sunlight
Faqs
Q: What does African Lemon Bush smell like?
A: It has a bright, fresh, lemony-herbaceous aroma that feels especially clean and uplifting.
Q: Is this a good oil for outdoor blends?
A: Yes, it is often used in outdoor sprays and candles where a fresh insect-repellent style botanical note is wanted.
About Essential Oils In General
Essential oils are highly concentrated plant essences. The ingestion of essential oils is not recommended without prior advice from your health care practitioner. Dilute in a carrier or base when necessary. Read our quick guide: Essential Oils
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