Lemon Myrtle Sacred Spray | Botanical Essence
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Our Lemon Myrtle Sacred Spray is a pure, organic hydrosol distilled from the glossy, aromatic leaves of Backhousia citriodora, an ancient native Australian tree that grows in the subtropical rainforests of Queensland. Revered by Aboriginal Australians for thousands of years and now recognised globally as one of the most extraordinary aromatic plants on Earth, lemon myrtle carries a scent that is simultaneously uplifting and grounding, vivid and deeply clarifying.
This is not a synthetic fragrance or a diluted perfume. A hydrosol is the condensed aromatic water co-produced during steam distillation of the plant's leaves, carrying a softer, more biocompatible expression of lemon myrtle's full aromatic chemistry. Gentle enough for daily ritual and direct skin application, yet vivid and potent in its uplifting, clarifying energy.
Why choose our Lemon Myrtle Sacred Spray?
100% Pure Hydrosol: Distilled exclusively from organic Backhousia citriodora leaves with no additives, alcohol, preservatives, or synthetic fragrance of any kind.
The Queen of Lemon Herbs: Lemon myrtle holds the highest known concentration of natural citral of any plant on Earth, at 90% to 98% of its essential oil content. No other plant comes close to its aromatic intensity or purity.
Deeply Rooted in Aboriginal Tradition: Used for thousands of years by the First Peoples of Australia for nourishment, healing, ceremony, and daily life, this is a plant with living cultural significance that extends far beyond its aroma.
100% Australian Grown and Owned: Our lemon myrtle is certified organic and cultivated in Queensland within the plant's native range, supporting Australian growers and honouring the land this plant calls home.
Versatile and Multi-Purpose: Cleanse your aura, freshen your space, prepare for meditation, care for your skin, or use as a vibrant smoke-free alternative to traditional cleansing practices. One bottle, many expressions.
Premium Glass Packaging: Beautifully presented in a high-quality glass spray bottle to preserve potency and purity, available in 50ml and 100ml.
Generous Supply: Our 50ml bottle provides approximately 500 sprays and the 100ml bottle offers around 1,000 sprays, ensuring your practice is nourished for months.
Invite the spirit of the Australian rainforest into your daily life. Cleanse your space, uplift your energy, and reconnect with the land through this extraordinary native botanical hydrosol.
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LEMON MYRTLE Sacred Spray | Botanical Essence

Name: LEMON MYRTLE Sacred Spray | Botanical Essence
Brand: Sacred Plants Australia
SKU: LEMON MYRTLE Sacred Spray

SKU: LEMON MYRTLE Sacred Spray

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Backhousia citriodora, commonly known as lemon myrtle, is an evergreen tree of the family Myrtaceae, the same remarkable botanical family that gave the world tea tree, eucalyptus, clove, and guava. It is endemic to the subtropical rainforests of Queensland, Australia, with its natural distribution stretching from Mackay in the north down to the ranges behind Brisbane in the south. In its native habitat it grows beneath the rainforest canopy, its glossy, lance-shaped leaves releasing an extraordinary burst of clean citrus fragrance when crushed or brushed.

Despite its name, lemon myrtle has nothing to do with the citrus family. Its signature lemon aroma comes entirely from citral, a naturally occurring compound it produces in concentrations of 90 to 98 percent of its essential oil content, the highest known concentration of natural citral in any plant on Earth. This single fact places lemon myrtle in a category entirely its own among the world's aromatic botanicals.

Aboriginal Australians and deep time relationship

Long before European contact, Aboriginal Australians held a sophisticated and intimate knowledge of lemon myrtle as a food, medicine, and aromatic plant. The leaves were traditionally wrapped around fish and other foods cooked in paperbark, infusing them with vivid citrus fragrance and flavour while acting as a natural preservative. Crushed leaves were inhaled as a remedy for headaches and as a calming aromatic experience. They were infused in water to ease colds, sore throats, and digestive discomfort, and applied topically to wounds, drawing on their naturally powerful antimicrobial properties that modern science would not formally confirm for another century or more.

This knowledge belongs to the First Peoples of Queensland and represents one of the oldest continuous plant-human relationships on the continent. It is knowledge held with care, and it is important to us at Sacred Plants Australia that we acknowledge and honour it in everything we do with this plant.

European botanical discovery

The plant was formally classified and named Backhousia citriodora by the German-Australian botanist Ferdinand von Mueller in 1853, who named the genus in honour of his friend and fellow botanist James Backhouse. Its commercial potential was first documented by Joseph H. Maiden in 1889, and the first formal scientific study of its essential oil was published in 1925. During the Second World War it found an unlikely moment of practical prominence as a flavouring agent for lemonade when conventional citrus supplies were disrupted. Since then its profile has grown continuously, and today lemon myrtle is widely regarded as one of Australia's most important and beloved native botanical offerings to the world.
Our Lemon Myrtle Sacred Spray is distilled from certified organic Backhousia citriodora leaves sourced from Queensland, Australia, within the plant's native range. We source from growers who cultivate lemon myrtle with genuine respect for the plant's ecology, the land it grows on, and the Aboriginal communities whose ancestors first tended and understood it.

Cultivation and harvesting

Lemon myrtle is cultivated on organic farms in subtropical Queensland where the climate mirrors its native rainforest conditions: warm, humid, and rich with biodiversity. Leaves are harvested by hand, taking care to remove no more than is necessary from each plant at any one time, allowing it to continue growing vigorously through subsequent seasons. Only mature leaves at peak aromatic potency are selected, ensuring the hydrosol captures the full depth of the plant's natural chemistry.

Certification and traceability

Our lemon myrtle is certified organic, meaning no synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilisers are used at any point in its cultivation. We maintain full traceability from farm to bottle and believe that knowing exactly where your botanicals come from is not optional: it is the foundation of sacred plant work done with integrity.

A note on cultural respect

Lemon myrtle is an Aboriginal plant. Its culinary, medicinal, and aromatic uses were developed and refined over tens of thousands of years by the First Peoples of Queensland. We hold this context with deep respect and are committed to sourcing practices that, where possible, support Indigenous-led enterprises and communities within the lemon myrtle industry. Choosing this product means choosing a supply chain that takes these responsibilities seriously.
What is a hydrosol?

A hydrosol, also called a floral water or plant water, is the aromatic water produced as a co-product of steam distillation. When steam passes through freshly harvested or carefully dried Backhousia citriodora leaves, it carries with it both the essential oil, which floats on top at the end of distillation, and the hydrosol: the condensed aromatic water that holds water-soluble plant constituents not present in the oil alone.

This is what makes hydrosols distinct from essential oils. They are gentler, more biocompatible, and directly usable on skin, in the air, and as ritual sprays without any dilution required. A hydrosol is not a watered-down essential oil. It is a separate and complete product with its own unique chemistry and character, and in the case of lemon myrtle, it captures the plant's vivid citrus brightness in a form that is genuinely wearable, skin-safe, and suited to daily ritual use.

The distillation process

Our lemon myrtle hydrosol is produced through steam distillation of certified organic Backhousia citriodora leaves harvested at peak aromatic potency from Queensland farms within the plant's native range. Steam is passed through the leaves, gently drawing their aromatic compounds into vapour form. This vapour then passes through a condenser where it returns to liquid, separating into the essential oil fraction and the hydrosol below it. The hydrosol is then carefully collected, bottled in glass, and sealed to preserve its freshness and aromatic integrity.

The result is a pure, luminously citrus-scented aromatic water that carries the living presence of lemon myrtle in its most accessible and gentle form.

Purity standards

No preservatives, alcohol, or synthetic fragrance are ever added. There are no carrier oils or dilution agents of any kind. Certified organic Backhousia citriodora leaves are the sole starting material. Production is small-batch to ensure freshness and potency, and the hydrosol is glass-bottled to protect against light degradation and chemical off-gassing from plastic.
Lemon myrtle has been called the queen of the lemon herbs, and once you encounter its pure organic hydrosol it becomes clear why. The aroma is not simply lemon. It is lemon distilled to its most essential and luminous expression, with a depth and radiance that fresh citrus fruit cannot come close to matching.

The opening is vivid and immediate: a clean, bright burst of citrus that is simultaneously uplifting and calming, like morning light breaking through a Queensland rainforest canopy. Beneath it sits a soft floral sweetness, a suggestion of white blossom and lemon verbena, and a green, living quality that reminds you this scent comes from a living tree, not a laboratory. There is nothing sharp or astringent about it. It opens the senses rather than overwhelming them.

Where frankincense grounds and centres, lemon myrtle lifts and clarifies. It is the botanical equivalent of opening all the windows in a room that has been closed too long. Practitioners who work with both often describe lemon myrtle as belonging to the beginning of ritual: the clearing, the awakening, the invitation to arrive fully in the present moment before deeper work begins.

Being a hydrosol rather than an essential oil, the aroma is softer and more diffuse than a concentrated lemon myrtle oil, making it ideal for those new to this plant or for daily use where a lighter, more wearable aromatic presence is preferred. The brightness is real and immediate without being overpowering.

This hydrosol blends beautifully in aromatic ritual practice with eucalyptus, tea tree, lavender, peppermint, and other members of the Myrtaceae family. In more complex ceremonial or spatial contexts it works well alongside white sage, palo santo, and frankincense, bringing its characteristic lightness and clarity to complement deeper, heavier aromatic presences.
Shake gently before each use. Close your eyes when spraying near the face or crown of the head.

Space clearing and energetic refresh: Spray three to five times into your room to clear stagnant or heavy energy. Move through the space from corner to corner, misting as you go. Particularly effective after gatherings, conflict, illness, or simply when a space feels like it needs a reset.

Aura cleansing: Hold the bottle at arm's length, mist above your head and around your body, and breathe in the clean, citrus presence of the plant as it settles over you.

Meditation and ritual opening: Spray two to three times into your space before sitting to meditate, practise yoga, or begin any intentional practice. Allow the scent to mark the threshold between ordinary time and sacred time.

Morning energising ritual: Mist your face and the space around you as part of your morning routine to begin the day with clarity, freshness, and intention.

Afternoon reset: Spray into your workspace or living area in the mid-afternoon when energy and focus tend to dip. The uplifting quality of lemon myrtle is particularly well suited to this moment in the day.

Facial toning and skin misting: Spray two to three times over a cleansed face as a natural toning hydrosol before applying oils or moisturisers. The hydrosol can also be used as a refreshing body mist after exercise or time in the sun.

Smoke-free space cleansing: Use anywhere that smoke-based cleansing is not practical: indoors, around children and animals, in shared or rented spaces, or wherever you want the intention of cleansing without the smoke.
Explore these curated resources to deepen your relationship with Backhousia citriodora, its ecology, Aboriginal cultural significance, aromatic profile, and place in the Australian landscape.

Lemon Myrtle, Backhousia citriodora: a native bushfood and the queen of lemon scented plants

An informative and grounded introduction to lemon myrtle as a living plant: its growth habits, leaf quality, harvesting, and aromatic properties, presented by someone with genuine hands-on knowledge of the species.

Lemon Myrtle, Backhousia citriodora

A detailed botanical profile of the species covering its native habitat, characteristic features, and the qualities that have made it one of Australia's most celebrated native plants.

Lemon Myrtle: the queen of lemon herbs

A focused exploration of lemon myrtle as an aromatic herb, covering its distinctive scent profile, its extraordinary citral content, and why it stands apart from every other lemon-scented plant in the world.

Lemon Myrtle: habitat

A visual journey into the subtropical rainforest habitat where Backhousia citriodora grows naturally, helping you understand the ecological context from which this botanical comes.

Myrtle Mob: Australian native plants

Presenter Clarence shares an expert overview of the Myrtaceae family, the extraordinary botanical clan to which lemon myrtle belongs alongside tea tree, eucalyptus, and clove. Essential context for understanding lemon myrtle's place in the living world.
What is lemon myrtle and where does it come from?

Lemon myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) is a native Australian tree endemic to the subtropical rainforests of Queensland. It belongs to the Myrtaceae family and produces glossy green leaves with an extraordinary natural citrus fragrance derived from their exceptionally high citral content. It is not related to the citrus family despite its name and scent, and it has been used by Aboriginal Australians for thousands of years as a food, medicine, and aromatic plant.

Why does lemon myrtle smell more lemony than an actual lemon?

Because it contains natural citral at concentrations of 90 to 98 percent of its essential oil content, the highest known concentration of any plant on Earth. A lemon fruit contains citral at around 6 to 9 percent. Lemon myrtle does not just smell like lemon: it is the purest natural source of that aromatic compound in existence.

What is a hydrosol and how is it different from an essential oil?

A hydrosol is the aromatic water produced during steam distillation. When steam passes through the lemon myrtle leaves it carries aromatic compounds with it, which then condense back into liquid form. The essential oil floats on top and is separated off, while the hydrosol below it captures water-soluble plant constituents in a gentler, more biocompatible form. The hydrosol is safe for direct skin application without dilution. The essential oil is far more concentrated and requires dilution before use on skin. They are distinct products with different chemistry and different appropriate uses.

Can I use this on my skin?

Yes, though with some care. Lemon myrtle hydrosol has a long tradition of topical use and is well regarded for its naturally cleansing and toning properties. However its citral content can cause sensitisation in some individuals. Always perform a patch test on the inner wrist before applying to the face, and avoid direct sun exposure on freshly misted skin.

How many sprays will I get per bottle?

The 50ml bottle provides approximately 500 sprays and the 100ml bottle approximately 1,000 sprays, offering months of daily use from a single bottle.

Is this product sustainably sourced?

Yes. Our lemon myrtle is certified organic and grown within Queensland, the plant's native range, by growers committed to sustainable cultivation practices. We acknowledge the Aboriginal origins of this plant's traditional use and are committed to sourcing practices that respect that heritage.
Sacred Plants Australia is committed to providing accurate, educational, and legally responsible information about all of our products.

Cultural acknowledgement: The traditional knowledge associated with lemon myrtle belongs to the Aboriginal peoples of Queensland. We acknowledge this with deep respect and are committed to sourcing practices that honour rather than exploit that heritage.

Product variation: As a natural, small-batch distilled hydrosol, aroma and colour may vary slightly between batches depending on harvest season, leaf quality, and distillation conditions. This is a characteristic of authentic, unadulterated natural products and is not a defect.

Disclaimer: This product is for external use only. The cultural, traditional, and aromatic uses described on this page reflect documented ethnobotanical and historical traditions and are provided for educational enrichment only. Individual experiences with aromatic and plant-based products will vary. Sacred Plants Australia is not responsible for outcomes related to personal use.

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