Lemon Essential Oil (Citrus Limonum) 10ml

Lemon essential oil is astringent, antibacterial, refreshing and a skin tonic. It is revitalising and uplifting helping to keep a clear mind.

Colour: Yellow to Green
Country of Origin: Italy
Extraction Method: Cold Expression
Fragrance Note: Top
Plant Part: Fruit Peel
Scent: Citrus, Uplifting, Refreshing

We have found that Lemon blends particularly well with Benzoin, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Geranium, Juniper, Lavender, Neroli, Rose and Sandalwood.

The Health Benefits of Lemon Essential Oil

With its crisp and refreshing scent, lemon essential oil is widely used in the beauty and health industry. Also known as nature’s disinfectant, it boasts strong detoxifying and anti-microbial effects. This oil can be used for culinary purposes, applied on the skin, or mixed into smoothies and fruit juices. When ingested, it helps relieve stress, insomnia, upset stomach, skin disorders, and infections.

Why Is Lemon Oil Good for You?

Lemon essential oil contains limonene, a natural compound that supports overall health. It’s also an excellent source of nutrients and antioxidants that cleanse the body, purify the blood, and boost your energy. Research indicates that lemon oil could be one of the most powerful anti-microbial agents available today. When used regularly, it enhances your body’s ability to fight diseases, supports fat oxidation, and improves digestion.

This natural oil promotes weight loss and removes toxins from your system. It also nourishes your skin, cures bad breath, and prevents malabsorption of vitamins and minerals from food. When used in beverages, it quenches your thirst and relieves nausea. Lemon oil is widely used for its tonic, refreshing, astringent, antiviral, antioxidant, and antiseptic properties. This product also contains natural cancer-fighting compounds and works as an antidepressant.

How to Use Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon essential oil can be used in a multitude of ways. Due to its antiseptic properties, it serves as an all-purpose cleaner. If you apply it on the skin, it helps clear blemishes. Add a few drops to herbal teas to boost your immune system and prevent colds and flu.

For a full body detox, mix lemon oil with water and peppermint. Drink this beverage every morning to get rid of toxins and boost digestive function. Lemon essential oil is also used in aromatherapy for its calming effects. You can even apply a few drops on your pillow and sheets before sleep to prevent nightmares and reduce mental fatigue.

Usage:

• Baths: 4-8 drops of oil should be blended in a teaspoon of carrier oil and added to the bath
• Massages: 2-4 drops of essential oils should be added to to 1 tablespoonful of carrier oil
• Vaporisation: 3-5 drops of essential oil should be added to a burner, aroma stone or aroma stream

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