Lemon Myrtle:Lemon Myrtle is the queen of lemon flavour.
Lemon Myrtle contains Citral, the chemical component that gives Lemons, Lemon Grass and Lemon Myrtle their scent.
While Lemon Oil usually has 3-10% citral, Lemon Myrtle is 92% citral, 7 times that of Lemongrass!
You will find Lemon Myrtle in many of Bowerbird Naturals products.
Although the Citral is high the lemon favour is not overpowering - use 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon to the following:
- Jams
- Salt & pepper mix
- Teas
- Sweets
- Salad dressings
- Sauces / marinades
- Pizza, fish & chips
- Roast veges.
Health benefits:
Used to strength immunity, and in some cases relieves stress and assists with insomnia, is an antioxidant and has anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral properties.
Lemon Myrtle - Backhousia citriodora - Considered the “queen” of the lemon herbs.
The Lemon Myrtle Tree was prized by the Australian Aborigines for its healing properties and for use in cooking. The leaves and oil have a distinct refreshing lemon scent from the citral terpenes in its essential oil. amazing organic Australian Lemon Myrtle tea or our Lemon myrtle and ginger
In cooking, Lemon Myrtle can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes. The leaves can be substituted for bay leaves, in marinades, soups, stews, casseroles and roasts. The flavour is intense, but used sparingly (like a bay leaf), will complement chicken, lamb, kangaroo and beef dishes delightfully well.
The most concentrated source of plant citral (>90%). Citral contains powerful antimicrobial and antifungal properties, which are even superior to those of terpene hydrocarbons found in the renowned tea tree oil.
An exceptional, vegan source of calcium.
Antioxidant, for skin health, sore throats plus:
A good source of lutein – a carotenoid vitamin that plays an important role in eye health, improving symptoms in atrophic age-related macular degeneration, which is the leading cause of vision loss in aging Western societies. Lutein protects the retina from damage by inhibiting inflammation.
A great source of antioxidants, such as phytochemicals that provide antioxidant activity in both the hydrophilic and lipophilic environment. These antioxidants provide comprehensive protection from oxidative stress, as well as other health benefits.
An excellent source of folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and essential minerals including zinc and magnesium. These nutrients are required for the synthesis and self-repair of DNA.
Lemon myrtle is useful both as a preventative and treatment for insect bites, the smell repels the bugs and the anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties help with treating bites and stings.
No known allergens. This product may contain traces of Gluten, Sesame Seeds, Soy, Tree Nuts or other allergens due to possible cross-contamination.
Produced & packaged in Australia.