Lemon Myrtle

About Lemon Myrtle

Native to Australian rainforests, it has the purest lemon flavor of any plant - higher citral content than lemongrass. The leaves are used fresh or dried in cooking, particularly with fish, chicken, and desserts. It has strong antimicrobial properties. Aboriginal Australians used it for centuries as a healing plant. It is increasingly popular in modern Australian cuisine. The essential oil is used in perfumery and aromatherapy. It grows as a tree up to 20 meters in the wild. It can be used in tea. The flavor is more intense and cleaner than lemon. It is one of the most important bush food plants.