Lemon, the one essential oil my daughter would have me diffuse all day, every day. Don't do that since sensitization can occur if you do.
We have a number of lemons and lemon-related oils from a variety of companies. From AVAT, we have lemongrass and lemon, so it was only logical to get lemon myrtle as well as see how that compared. They also have other lemon-related oils: basil lemon, eucalyptus lemon, lemongrass distilled, lemon green, and lemon tea tree oil. As much as I'd like to try most of those, I'm pretty much lemoned out right now.
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I do not like that they mention it can be used in the food flavor trade. I realise that there are professionally trained people who do take essential oils internally or tell people to do so, but they are highly trained and the products are regulated. I don't want people to get the idea that they can just use essential oils to flavor their food like they could with extracts like vanilla or almond. Extracts that are meant to be taken internally.
This is a thin lemon-yellow oil, however, I often have to tap the bottom of the bottle in order to get drops out. I got the sample size. If you create an account, you will have access to more sizes. All their milliliter sizes have orifice reducers; their ounces sizes do not. If you're going to buy the ounce bottles, you'll probably want to either use a pipette or decant into smaller bottles. I forgot I had one bottle that was an ounce size and ended up dumping a lot of spearmint into my diffuser. My entire house smelled like toothpaste for a week.
AVAT's prices are very, very affordable and I wouldn't have believed they had pure oils, however, they come highly recommended in the group, Real Aromatherapy Reviews and More 2.0. They do have GCMS reports, but they are done in house. They also don't offer dates on distillation or GCMS testing, however, John the owner has been in business for a while and developed a good reputation. With that being said, there are some people who don't buy AVAT oils because of it. Some well-respected companies such as Original Swiss Aromatics, Apothecary's Garden, and Snow Lotus Aromatics don't even offer GCMS reports.
Their samples come in bottles with a narrow mouth and screw off top. I like these sample bottles so much better than the wands that I always seem to knock over and spill.The oil is thin, but the orifice is small, so you might have to tap the bottle or shake it a bit to get drops out.
One complaint I have about their packaging in general, is that they don't have a label on the top of the oil. This means that you either have to buy bottle cap stickers or make your own. I know it's a wholesale company so that might be why. I personally make my own stickers. They don't look pretty, but they do the job.
Make sure to follow proper dilution guidelines. Click on the button that says "download dilution chart". Do not use undiluted. Patch test before using. Check the max dilution on the label. If pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor's care, please contact your caregiver first. Do not use internally unless directed by a licensed aromatherapist or physician. Follow safe essential oil usage; not all people or pets should be exposed to essential oils.
We have a number of lemons and lemon-related oils from a variety of companies. From AVAT, we have lemongrass and lemon, so it was only logical to get lemon myrtle as well as see how that compared. They also have other lemon-related oils: basil lemon, eucalyptus lemon, lemongrass distilled, lemon green, and lemon tea tree oil. As much as I'd like to try most of those, I'm pretty much lemoned out right now.
About Appalachian Valley Natural Products: On my page about Appalachian Valley Natural Products, you can read more about their company and read my product reviews. I have reviewed other companies and their products as well and you can find those on my complete list.
YouTube: Watch my review and be sure to subscribe to my channel!
Disclaimer: Per FTC regulations, I am disclosing that I use affiliate links. I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the links. It is a way to support my blog at no additional cost to you. You can read more here.
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Product Details
Wild-crafted and steam-distilled from the leaf, this oil comes from Australia.
Unlike Edens Garden and Plant Therapy (Use this link to $10 off), AVAT does not have a line for kids. Lemon Myrtle is NOT safe for kids. If you're looking for an oil that is safe for kids, you can easily substitute lemon; they have many similarities.
Lemon Myrtle is highly anti-microbial and great for your immune system. In the Rideal-Walker test, the higher the number, the more effective the product is. Lemon Myrtle got a 16 whereas Tea Tree Oil got 11. It can also help you feel happy and uplifted. Just like lemon, it's creat for cleaning and deodorizing a room.
Unlike Edens Garden and Plant Therapy (Use this link to $10 off), AVAT does not have a line for kids. Lemon Myrtle is NOT safe for kids. If you're looking for an oil that is safe for kids, you can easily substitute lemon; they have many similarities.
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Smell, Use, and Viscosity
Lemon Myrtle smells just like lemon to me, maybe even a bit more. It's less tart.Lemon Myrtle is highly anti-microbial and great for your immune system. In the Rideal-Walker test, the higher the number, the more effective the product is. Lemon Myrtle got a 16 whereas Tea Tree Oil got 11. It can also help you feel happy and uplifted. Just like lemon, it's creat for cleaning and deodorizing a room.
I do not like that they mention it can be used in the food flavor trade. I realise that there are professionally trained people who do take essential oils internally or tell people to do so, but they are highly trained and the products are regulated. I don't want people to get the idea that they can just use essential oils to flavor their food like they could with extracts like vanilla or almond. Extracts that are meant to be taken internally.
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This is a thin lemon-yellow oil, however, I often have to tap the bottom of the bottle in order to get drops out. I got the sample size. If you create an account, you will have access to more sizes. All their milliliter sizes have orifice reducers; their ounces sizes do not. If you're going to buy the ounce bottles, you'll probably want to either use a pipette or decant into smaller bottles. I forgot I had one bottle that was an ounce size and ended up dumping a lot of spearmint into my diffuser. My entire house smelled like toothpaste for a week.
Size, Price, and Packaging
I
got a sample size. I love that AVAT has samples so that
you can try
before you buy. There are so many essential oils out there that it's
easy to spend a lot of money on things you might not like. Being able to
buy samples may be more expensive ml for ml, but in the long run, you
will save money. AVAT's prices are very, very affordable and I wouldn't have believed they had pure oils, however, they come highly recommended in the group, Real Aromatherapy Reviews and More 2.0. They do have GCMS reports, but they are done in house. They also don't offer dates on distillation or GCMS testing, however, John the owner has been in business for a while and developed a good reputation. With that being said, there are some people who don't buy AVAT oils because of it. Some well-respected companies such as Original Swiss Aromatics, Apothecary's Garden, and Snow Lotus Aromatics don't even offer GCMS reports.
Their samples come in bottles with a narrow mouth and screw off top. I like these sample bottles so much better than the wands that I always seem to knock over and spill.The oil is thin, but the orifice is small, so you might have to tap the bottle or shake it a bit to get drops out.
One complaint I have about their packaging in general, is that they don't have a label on the top of the oil. This means that you either have to buy bottle cap stickers or make your own. I know it's a wholesale company so that might be why. I personally make my own stickers. They don't look pretty, but they do the job.
Would I Get This Again?
Maybe, I'll be honest, the one from Plant Therapy is a bit more affordable. I'm slightly wary of the one from Edens Garden
since it's so much cheaper. I think when it came time to buying another
bottle, I would have to see where they source their oil from and if
there are any good sales and then compare them. If you're interested,
you can buy it here.
Safety
The shelf life is about 3-4 years. I keep all
my essential oils in the fridge to help extend their shelf life.Make sure to follow proper dilution guidelines. Click on the button that says "download dilution chart". Do not use undiluted. Patch test before using. Check the max dilution on the label. If pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor's care, please contact your caregiver first. Do not use internally unless directed by a licensed aromatherapist or physician. Follow safe essential oil usage; not all people or pets should be exposed to essential oils.
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