Lemon Myrtle Guide Book

Discover the secret of Australia’s most famous herb.

Easy to read and perfect for anyone who loves gardening, cusine and natural medicine.

Start your Lemon Myrtle adventure today.

115 pages of pure learning and information.

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Lemon Myrtle Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgement

Important Safety and Legal Note

Lemon Myrtle - An Introduction

1.1 The Plant with a Lemon Secret

1.2 Other Plants with Lemon Scents

1.3 Lemon Scented Mixups

1.4 The Many Names of Lemon Myrtle

1.5 Leaf Anatomy

1.6 Flower Anatomy

1.7 Backhousia Genus

1.8 Related Plants

1.9 First Nations Knowledge

1.10 How Lemon Myrtle Got Famous Worldwide

1.11 An International Traveller

Growing Lemon Myrtle

2.1 Soil – What It Likes and What It Hates

2.2 pH Preferences

2.3 Fertiliser Needs

2.4 Micronutrients

2.5 Salt Tolerance

2.6 Roots and Mulch

2.7 Sun, Shade, and Climate Survivor

2.8 Pots vs. Ground – What is Better?

2.9 Greenhouse

2.10 Indoors

2.11 Bonsai

2.12 Water Needs

2.13 Pruning for Shape, Smell, and Tea

2.14 Growing from Seeds

2.15 Growing from Cuttings

2.16 Taking Cuttings

2.17 Fungicide Needed?

2.18 Tissue Culture

2.19 Types of Lemon Myrtle

2.20 Cultivars

2.21 Pests and Problems - What’s Bothering Your Lemon Myrtle?

2.22 Myrtle Rust

2.23 Sap-Suckers and Chewers

2.24 Curling or Yellowing Leaves

2.25 Boron Toxicity

2.26 Root Rot

2.27 Other Problems

2.28 Growing with Friends – Companion Plants

2.29 Best Companions for Lemon Myrtle

2.30 The Syntropic (Permaculture) Garden - Life Promoter

Community

3.1 Myrtle in the Community

3.2 Climate Change – Will Lemon Myrtle Survive the Heat?

3.3 Why This Tree Belongs in Every Backyard

3.4 Schools

3.5 At Work

Harvesting and Processing

4.1 How to Pick and Dry the Leaves

4.2 Drying Pro Tips

4.3 Long-Term Powder Storage without Scent Loss

4.4 Freezing Fresh Leaves and Essential Oils

4.5 Essential Oil of Lemon Myrtle

4.6 How to Extract Oil

4.7 The Professional Essential Oil Extraction Method

4.8 Home-Friendly Extraction Methods

4.9 Alternative Infusion Tips

4.10 Infused Vinegars and Carrier Oils

4.11 Essential Oil Disclaimer

Cuisine

5.1 Cooking with Lemon Myrtle – Simple and Fancy

5.2 Using the Flowers in Cooking, Desserts and Tea

5.3 Lemon Myrtle in Teas and Drinks

5.4 Classic Lemon Myrtle Tea (Hot Brew)

5.5 Lemon Myrtle Iced Tea

5.6 Lemon Myrtle Syrup (For Cocktails & Mocktails)

Cleaning, Aromas & Repelling

6.1 Cleaning, Soaps, & Natural Fresheners Using Lemon Myrtle

6.2 Quick DIY Cleaning Spray

6.3 Natural Room & Linen Freshener

6.4 Soap & Body Products

6.5 Facial Steamers and Hydrosols

6.6 Bath Salts and Soaks

6.7 Natural Deodorant Formulations

6.8 Shortcut Tips for Busy People

6.9 Smudging with Lemon Myrtle

6.10 Making Candles

6.11 Insect Repellent - Nature’s Guard

6.12 Healing Salves for Cuts and Insect Bites

6.13 Pet Care

Fun Experiments for Kids (and Adults Who Act Like Kids)

7.1 The Great Scent Race

7.2 The Water Magic Trick

7.3 The Mould Fighter Test

7.4 The Solar Sun-Tea Station

7.5 The Leaf Print Artist

Economics

8.1 Earning a Living from Lemon Myrtle

8.2 Potential Income

8.3 How Much Can One Tree Bring In?

8.4 Growing and Selling Plants

8.5 Food Grade Products

8.6 Smart Business Tips for Success

8.7 Adding Value to Your Property

8.8 The “Big Picture” Future of an Aussie Legend

8.9 Sustainability and the Wild Harvest Question

Science

9.1 The Science of Citral - It Smells So Good

9.2 Scientific Studies in Health - What’s Really Inside Lemon Myrtle

9.3 Antioxidant Superfood

9.4 Antimicrobial Power

9.5 Old Myths vs. Modern Facts

9.6 The Future of Lemon Myrtle Research

9.7 The Lemon Myrtle Science Lab – Glossary