Essential Oils

Lemon (Citrus limon)

Botanical Family: Rutaceae (citrus)

Origin: California, Italy

Extraction Method: Citrus oils are cold pressed from the rind of a fruit. This actually makes them expressed oils, which are technically not essential oils but highly regarded for their therapeutic properties. Since pesticide residues become highly concentrated in the rind of a fruit be especially sure you've obtained an oil from organically grown crops.

Uses: The essential oils lemon has been extensively studied for its anti-bacterial properties. It is effective in killing meningococcus, staphylococcus aureus, pneumococcus, and diphtheria bacteria.

If you feel a cold coming on be sure to turn on your diffuser and spend a few minutes in front of it. I love adding two drops of lemon oil to a spoon of agave syrup and stirring it into a cup of hot tea. Soothing to the throat.

Limonene, one of its main constituents, is being researched for its ability to combat tumor growth. All citrus oils are known to influence your mood by being uplifting and they improve memory function .

More properties and uses:
- immune stimulant , increases white blood cells
- anti-parasitic, fights parasites
- solvent - lemon essential oil dissolves petrochemicals. It's an excellent sticker remover and will dissolve chewing gum in mere seconds. Just rub a drop or two on the area undiluted. May leave a slight stain on clothing but this usually washes out.

Caution: Citrus oils are photo sensitizing. Avoid applying them to areas of the skin that are exposed to the sun. They may cause the skin to brown temporarily if this happens.

Application: Preferably dilute lemon essential oil at 50-50, when applying to the skin or taking internally, meaning 1 drop of oil to 1 drop of vegetable oil.

Diffuse using a diffuser with nebulizer.

Use a 4oz.glass spray bottle, filled with distilled water, and make your own air purifier/disinfectant. Add 10 to 15 drops lemon. Spray on counter tops for immediate anti-bacterial action.

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