Honey Myrtle (Melaleuca teretifolia) — ingredient used in Zea natural wellness products

Ingredient

Honey Myrtle

Melaleuca teretifolia

An Australian native with a distinctive sweet, lemon-honey aroma. Steam-distilled from the leaves of the honey myrtle bush, this oil is naturally rich in citral — the same active that gives Lemon Myrtle its uplifting, cleansing character, but with a softer, sweeter profile.

Products containing Honey Myrtle

Honey Myrtle Essential Oil

Honey Myrtle Essential Oil

Joyful citrus with warm honey undertones.

$23.00

Frequently asked questions about Honey Myrtle

What is Honey Myrtle?
Melaleuca teretifolia, a native shrub of southern Australia. The oil is distinguished by its sweet, lemon-honey aroma — much softer and more rounded than the more intense Lemon Myrtle.
How is it different from Lemon Myrtle?
Different species, similar bright citrus character. Honey Myrtle is sweeter and softer; Lemon Myrtle is more intensely lemony. Both are naturally high in citral.
What is Honey Myrtle used for?
Uplifting, mood-supporting blends and natural cleansing formulations. A favourite in fresh, citrus-forward aromatherapy combinations.
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