Description
Botanical Name: Citrus limon
Extraction: Cold pressed
Parts Used: Fruit peel
Aroma: Clean, sugary citrus, slightly sour
Origin: Italy
Traditional Use: All parts of the lemon have used around the house and medicinally. The oil has been used around the house as a cleaning agent, and medicinally it has an affinity with the digestive system.
Properties: Antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, carminative, digestive, diuretic, laxative, sedative, vermifuge.
Blends Well With: Benzoin, chamomile, cistus, elemi, eucalyptus, fennel, frankincense, geranium, juniper, lavender, neroli, oakmoss, rose, sandalwood, ylang ylang.
Safety Data: May cause skin irritation. Phototoxic.
General: As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted, in eyes or mucus membranes. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier.
The Essential: 10 Great Uses for Lemon Essential Oil
1. Cleanse skin, reduces wrinkles and combat acne.
2. Improve mental accuracy and concentration when diffused
3. Help heal ear infections {around ears and down neck, not in ears}
4. Improve memory {mommy-brain, anyone?}
5. Remove sticky residues {always test in a small area first.}
6. Help detoxify the body when added to drinking water
7. Freshen the air while vacuuming by adding a cotton ball with lemon on it to your vacuum bag.
8. Sanitize and disinfect everything in sight with lemon oil and/or lemon water.
9. Use as substitute for lemon juice in cooking. I love adding lemon oil to my guacamole! Yum!
10. Add to DIY Sugar Scrubs for invigorating skin and getting rid of cellulite.
Ingredients: Organic Lemon Essential Oil
Green Bottle Herbs does not claim that its products will cure any diseases. Information on this web site is for educational purposes only. Always consult with a qualified health practitioner before deciding on any course of treatment, especially for serious or life-threatening illnesses. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
