Nourished Nutrients Lemon Myrtle leaf powder - 100g

Lemon Myrtle is undoubtedly one of the most popular Australian native herbs, with its fresh aroma of citrus, with delicate menthol touches and a strong lemon flavour, which when consumed as a tea, is sweet and refreshing. Our Lemon Myrtle is gown in the beaufiful Northern Rivers of NSW. The leaves are expertly harvested by a small local team throughout Northern Rivers – Bundjalung nation, and freshly delivered each production day for processing into dried milled leaf and the fine powder we use for our capsules.

The Lemon Myrtle is an Australian shrub, whose leaves have been used by Indigenous Australians for thousands of years. This astonishing plant offers a range of properties that make it an essential ingredient for good health.

It is known for its significant antioxidant, anti-inflammatory & anti-microbial properties.

INGREDIENTS - 

100% Backhousia citriodora leaf powder

It contains many essential nutrients and minerals and high levels of Vitamin C.

• Essential for the repair of tissue in the body
• Help aide the production of enzymes which help the immune system function effectively
• Increases iron absorption into the body which helps with healing and tissue and muscle regrowth.

Lemon Myrtle also has a high concentration of Calcium, excellent for people on plant-based diets and others looking for Calcium rich foods.

An excellent source of folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and essential minerals including zinc and magnesium. These nutrients are required for the synthesis and self-repair of DNA.

A great source of antioxidants, these antioxidants help provide protection from oxidative stress, and provide many other health benefits.

A good source of Lutein, a type of vitamin called a carotenoid, related to beta-carotene and vitamin A. Lutein is absorbed best when it is taken with a high-fat meal. Many people think of lutein as "the eye vitamin". It can help the prevention eye diseases (age-related macular degeneration or AMD), and cataracts. It is thought to function as a light filter, protecting the eye tissues from sunlight damage.

It can be used to flavour foods and in cooking.

Lemon Myrtle can be used in both sweet and savoury dishes. The leaves can be substituted for bay leaves, in marinades, soups, stews, casseroles and roasts. The flavour is intense, but used sparingly (like a bay leaf), will complement chicken, lamb, kangaroo and beef dishes delightfully well.

These statements have not been evaluated by the TGA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. For medical advice please seek the guidance of a qualified medical practitioner before using our products.