Lemon Essential Oil

PURE LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL

Delightfully refreshing and invigorating, lemons have long been regarded as something of a cure-all, especially with regard to infectious illnesses, as they are high in bioavailable vitamin C. They also deliver moderate amounts of potassium, folic acid, and capillary-strengthening flavonoids. Both the juice and peel have been used to reduce fever in cases of malaria and typhoid, prevent colds, moderate acidic disorders such as rheumatism and arthritis, and treat dysentery and liver congestion.

It also tones and tightens skin tissue due to its astringent and diuretic action, being a common ingredient in formulas used to treat edema, cellulite, and bruises, as well as oily and acneic skin. Its strong antibacterial and antiviral properties help prevent and/or combat infections resulting from colds and flu, plus it aids in healing all manner of skin ailments, from minor cuts, scrapes, and insect bites to warts, boils, ulcers, and pustular eruptions. Lemon’s bright aroma freshens and cleans the air. Especially when combined with eucalyptus essential oil in a spray, it makes an invaluable air purifier during cold and flu season.

Lemon oil serves as a tonic for the circulatory system, helping to strengthen capillaries while improving sluggish blood and lymphatic flow, so I recommend it in massage oil formulations — often mixed with cypress essential oil — for those with a weak venous system, exhibiting varicose and spider veins in the legs. It’s great for reviving tired, achy legs, too, especially when combined with peppermint essential oil.

Botanical Name: Citrus limon (L.) Burm.F.
Main Constituents:
Limonene: 67.03%
Plant Part: Fruit Peel
Origin: Italy
Processing Method: Cold Pressed
Description / Color / Consistency: A thin, colorless to greenish yellow liquid.
Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma: A top note with a strong aroma, it has a strong bright lemony scent.
Blends well with: Bergamot, Lime, Orange and Mandarin.
Product Abstract: The Lemon tree was originally a small thorny evergreen tree native to India. It is now common in Southern Europe, Florida and California. The fruit was well known in Europe by the middle ages, and the Greeks and Romans were advocates of its properties. Lemon Oil has been historically recognized as a cleanser, and Lemons themselves reached the height of fame when the British Navy began using citrus fruits to counteract the effects of scurvy.
Cautions: This Essential Oil has phototoxic properties and exposure to the sun must be avoided after application to the skin. Due to their presence, please consult a physician prior to using this oil. Dilute well before use; May cause skin irritation in some individuals; a skin test is recommended prior to use. Contact with eyes should be avoided.
SIZE: 15 ml.