mindperformer Posted October 2, 2012 (edited) The lemon tea tree (Leptospermum citratum syn. L. petersonii) has an absolutely wonderful sweet lemongras taste, as tea, as spice and chewed. For me it has almost euphoric action. It is related to Manuka (Leptospermum scoparium, sedative, antiphlogistic and anxiolytic) and grows in New Zealand and Australia. Does anyone know about traditional medicinal usage? My plant: Edited October 2, 2012 by mindperformer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yeti101 Posted October 3, 2012 I've always loved the smell of this - would be interested to see if anyone else has any information on it - I've never heard anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted October 3, 2012 Its similar in smell as the lemon myrtle (Backhousia citriodora): but personally I like Leptospermum more. ...but Backhousia was even antidepressive for me and it was reported to cause a release of endorphines... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rafa Posted December 23, 2012 I've both. leptospermum is used as medicinal tea for fever. it has antiseptic properties also, and backhousia is used againts stomac pains and also like spice. But they coul be interchangeables. happy christmas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted December 24, 2012 (edited) du you have photos from your plants? they are very decorative too. backhousia always reminds me of lemon-candy from childhood. happy christmas Edited December 24, 2012 by mindperformer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rafa Posted December 24, 2012 I could take some photos when I could driving ( this week I broke my left arms) best whishes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindperformer Posted December 25, 2012 understand... I wish you full recovery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
