{"id":25611,"date":"2025-02-16T12:35:35","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T11:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/?p=25611"},"modified":"2025-12-20T09:45:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T08:45:44","slug":"eucalyptus-citronne-bienfaits-origine-et-utilisation-en-complement-alimentaire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/eucalyptus-citronne-bienfaits-origine-et-utilisation-en-complement-alimentaire\/","title":{"rendered":"Lemon Eucalyptus: benefits, origin and use as a dietary supplement"},"content":{"rendered":"

\ud83c\udf3f Presentation of Lemon Eucalyptus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

L'Lemon Eucalyptus<\/strong> (Corymbia citriodora<\/em>formerly Eucalyptus citriodora<\/em>) is a tree native to Australia, known for its essential oil rich in citronellal<\/strong>. Appreciated for its anti-inflammatory, mosquito repellent and relaxing properties<\/strong>It is widely used in aromatherapy and phytotherapy. Its fresh, lemony fragrance makes it an essential ingredient in many body care and natural products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf0d Origin and habitat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lemon eucalyptus is a member of the Myrtaceae<\/strong> and grows naturally in Australia<\/strong>It is mainly grown in hot, humid regions. It is also grown in other tropical zones<\/strong>in particular by South America, Africa and India<\/strong>. This tree can reach 40 to 50 metres high<\/strong>It is an evergreen with smooth, greyish bark. Its elongated leaves, rich in active ingredients, give off a lemony scent when crumpled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udffa Composition and active ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lemon eucalyptus essential oil contains aromatic compounds with powerful properties<\/strong> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Citronellal (65-85%)<\/strong> Anti-inflammatory and insect repellent.
\u2714 Citronellol and geraniol<\/strong> Antimicrobial and soothing properties.
\u2714 Limonene<\/strong> Natural antioxidant and skin toner.
\u2714 Terpene aldehydes<\/strong> Relaxes muscles and the nervous system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udc8a Benefits and properties<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd39 Anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effect<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Relieves muscle and joint pain (arthritis, tendonitis, contractures).
\u2714 Soothing effect on skin inflammation (insect bites, redness).
\u2714 Reduces tension and relaxes muscles after physical exertion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd39 Natural mosquito and insect repellent<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Highly effective at keeping mosquitoes, ticks and other biting insects<\/strong>.
\u2714 Natural alternative to chemical mosquito repellents.
\u2714 Can be applied to the skin (diluted) or diffused into the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd39 Relaxing and anti-stress properties<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Soothes the nervous system and promotes an restful sleep<\/strong>.
\u2714 Reduces stress and anxiety thanks to its fresh, soothing fragrance.
\u2714 Ideal for diffusing to create a relaxing atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udffa Use and shapes available<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lemon eucalyptus is available in various forms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2714 Essential oil<\/strong> Diluted massage, diffusion or local application.
\u2714 Capsules and food supplements<\/strong> Anti-inflammatory support and well-being.
\u2714 Massage balms and oils<\/strong> To relieve joint pain.
\u2714 Mosquito sprays and lotions<\/strong> Natural protection against insects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u23f3 Recommended dosage<\/strong> :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Broadcasting<\/strong> 5 to 10 drops in a diffuser to purify the air and repel mosquitoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Local application<\/strong> 20% diluted in a vegetable oil for a soothing massage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • As a dietary supplement<\/strong> Follow the manufacturer's instructions (generally in capsules or dry extracts).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    \u26a0 Never apply undiluted to the skin or ingest without medical advice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u26a0 Precautions and contraindications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    \u2714 Not recommended for pregnant and breast-feeding women<\/strong>.
    \u2714 To be avoided by children under 3 years of age<\/strong>.
    \u2714 May cause allergic skin reactions if applied undiluted.
    \u2714 Possible interactions with certain anti-inflammatory treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \ud83d\udcda Sources and scientific references<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    \u2714 ANSES - Studies on essential oils and their repellent properties<\/strong> : <a href="\/en\/ »https:\/\/www.anses.fr\/fr »\/">ANSES<\/a>
    \u2714 Inserm - Anti-inflammatory effects of terpene aldehydes<\/strong> : <a href="\/en\/ »https:\/\/www.inserm.fr »\/">Inserm<\/a>
    \u2714 Journal of Essential Oil Research - Mosquito repellent properties of lemon eucalyptus<\/strong> : <a href="\/en\/ »https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com »\/">Journal EO Research<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \ud83d\udd0d In a nutshell<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    L'Lemon Eucalyptus<\/strong> is an essential ingredient in phytotherapy and aromatherapy, appreciated for its anti-inflammatory, relaxing and repellent properties<\/strong>. It is particularly effective for relieve joint pain, ward off mosquitoes and promote relaxation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udd39 Ideal for<\/strong> Muscle pain, arthritis, stress, mosquito protection.
    \ud83d\udd39 Avoid in case of<\/strong> Pregnancy, young children, skin allergies.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    \ud83c\udf3f Pr\u00e9sentation de l\u2019Eucalyptus Citronn\u00e9 L\u2019Eucalyptus Citronn\u00e9 (Corymbia citriodora, anciennement Eucalyptus citriodora) est un arbre originaire d\u2019Australie, connu pour son huile essentielle riche en citronellal. Appr\u00e9ci\u00e9 pour ses propri\u00e9t\u00e9s anti-inflammatoires, r\u00e9pulsives contre les moustiques et relaxantes, il est largement utilis\u00e9 en aromath\u00e9rapie et en phytoth\u00e9rapie. Son parfum frais et citronn\u00e9 en fait un ingr\u00e9dient incontournable […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":25610,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"iawp_total_views":305,"footnotes":""},"categories":[178],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25611","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guide-plantes-et-actifs"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Eucalyptus-citronne.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25611","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25611"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25611\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27235,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25611\/revisions\/27235"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25610"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25611"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25611"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.naturopharma.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25611"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}