dōTERRA Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil - 15ml
dōTERRA Lemon Eucalyptus Essential Oil - 15ml
Lemon Eucalyptus is steam distilled from the leaf of Eucalyptus citriodora, sourced through a farming cooperative in Kenya where the trees are cut back to the base every year and left to regrow for the next harvest. It's a different species from the more familiar Eucalyptus globulus, grown specifically for its lemon-scented leaf.
The aroma is fresh and lemony with a sharp, eucalyptus edge underneath — brighter and more citrus-forward than standard Eucalyptus, without losing that cool, green quality the family is known for. It's a top note that announces itself quickly in a diffuser blend.
It works well in a diffuser set out for an evening outside, on a patio or balcony, paired with a citrus or woody oil to round it out. A drop diluted well and applied to the wrists gives the same fresh, lemony lift through a warm afternoon.
Why people choose it
- Fresh, lemony aroma with a sharp eucalyptus edge underneath
- Steam distilled from the leaf of Eucalyptus citriodora
- Sourced through a farming cooperative in Kenya
- A different species from standard Eucalyptus, grown for its lemon-scented leaf
- A bright top note for diffusers set out on warm evenings outside
How it smells
Fresh and lemony with a sharp, eucalyptus edge — brighter and more citrus-forward than standard Eucalyptus.
How to use it
- In a diffuser
- Add four to five drops to a diffuser, alone or blended with a citrus or woody oil for an evening outside.
- On skin
- Dilute with a carrier oil before applying to the wrists or back of the neck for a fresh, lemony lift.
- Dilution
- One to two drops of Lemon Eucalyptus to four drops of fractionated coconut oil for topical use.
- Worth knowing
- It's a bright top note, so it fades faster than heavier oils — top up the diffuser if you want it to carry through a long evening.
Details
- Botanical name
- Eucalyptus citriodora
- Plant part
- Leaf
- Extraction
- Steam distillation
- Key compounds
- Citronellal, Citronellol
- Size
- 15 ml
Safety
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor's care, speak to your practitioner before use. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears and sensitive areas. Dilute with a carrier oil for topical use.
This information is for general use and is not medical advice. If you have a health condition, are pregnant or nursing, speak to your GP, midwife or pharmacist.
Blends well with
Common questions
What does Lemon Eucalyptus smell like?
Fresh and lemony with a sharp eucalyptus edge underneath — brighter and more citrus-forward than standard Eucalyptus.
How is it different from regular Eucalyptus?
It comes from a different species, Eucalyptus citriodora, grown specifically for its lemon-scented leaf rather than the more familiar Eucalyptus globulus aroma.
What does it blend well with?
A citrus oil such as Lime sharpens it further, while a woody oil like Cedarwood gives it a rounder base for an evening blend.
Where does doTERRA source Lemon Eucalyptus from?
Through a farming cooperative in Kenya, where the trees are cut back annually and regrow for the next harvest.
How many drops should I use in a diffuser?
Four to five is a good starting point — it's a bright top note that fades faster than heavier, woodier oils.