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Backhousia citriodora
An Australian native tree with the highest natural citral content of any plant, prized for antimicrobial properties.
Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) is an Australian native tree renowned for possessing the highest natural citral content of any plant, conferring potent antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Its traditional uses include treating respiratory infections, digestive complaints, and skin conditions, while modern applications extend to food preservation and antioxidant support. Key active compounds include citral, citronellal, linalool, and myrcene.
The primary antimicrobial action is attributed to citral, which disrupts microbial cell membranes by increasing permeability and causing leakage of cellular contents, leading to cell death. Citral also inhibits fungal ergosterol synthesis and bacterial quorum sensing, while linalool and myrcene contribute to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects via modulation of NF-κB and Nrf2 pathways. Additionally, the volatile compounds may stimulate digestive secretions and exert mild spasmolytic effects on gastrointestinal smooth muscle.
An Australian native tree with the highest natural citral content of any plant, prized for antimicrobial properties.
Lemon Myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) is an Australian native tree renowned for possessing the highest natural citral content of any plant, conferring potent antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Its traditional uses include treating respiratory infections, digestive complaints, and skin conditions, while modern applications extend to food preservation and antioxidant support. Key active compounds include citral, citronellal, linalool, and myrcene.
The primary antimicrobial action is attributed to citral, which disrupts microbial cell membranes by increasing permeability and causing leakage of cellular contents, leading to cell death. Citral also inhibits fungal ergosterol synthesis and bacterial quorum sensing, while linalool and myrcene contribute to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects via modulation of NF-κB and Nrf2 pathways. Additionally, the volatile compounds may stimulate digestive secretions and exert mild spasmolytic effects on gastrointestinal smooth muscle.