Lemon

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Safe for aromatic use
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Safe for topical use
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Safe for internal use

Oil Category: Single Oil

Family Name: Rutaceae (Rutaceae)

Affects these Body Systems: Digestive system , Immune system , Respiratory system

Usage: Aromatic, Topical, Internal

Contraindications: Phototoxicity

Blends well with: Eucalyptus , Fennel , Frankincense , Peppermint , Sandalwood , Ylang Ylang

Element: Fire

Method of the Extraction: Cold Press

Oil Chemical composition: monotherpene, d limonene, alpha- and beta-pinene, alpha- and gamma-terpinoleene, sabinene, p-cymene, terpinoleene, alpha- and beta-felandene, aldehydes, nonanal, citral, citronelal, neral, geranial, heptanal, hexanal, octanol, nonanol, dean, linalool, alpha terpineol, esters, geranyl acetate, neryl acetate, methyl anthraniate, sesquiferous, beta-bisabolene, beta-caryophyl tetraterpene, beta-carotene, lycopene, phenols, terpinene-4-ol, coumarins and furanocumarins, umberliferon, bergapente, alpha-bergamoten, limetin, psorialene, bergamotin, bergaptol, citropene scopoletine.

Part of the plant: Pericarp

Aroma: Sweet, Rich, clean, Citrus

Taste: citrus

Properties:

Anticancer
Antidepressant
Antiseptic
Antifungal
Antioxidant
Antiviral
Astringent
Boosting
Refreshing
Revitalizing

Description

Lemon – an oil of concentration also called liquid happiness. It is unique because it is not made by distillation with a water vapor, but by cold pressing to preserve all delicate ingredients.
It is a powerful detergent that cleans air and surfaces and can be used as a non-toxic household cleaner. When added to water, it provides you a refreshing and healthy feeling throughout the day. It is often added to food to enhance the taste of desserts and main dishes. When taken internally, it provides cleansing and digestive effects and promotes healthy breathing functions. When diffused, it is very uplifting and energizing and helps improve your mood.
Use in ailments:
* Asthma, flu: apply on your chest, under your nose and by diffusion.
* Emotional balance, mental fatigue, exhaustion: by diffusion.
* Concentration: diffuse together with rosemary.
* Bad digestion and cramps: add to water.
* Cleansing the lymphatic system: add to water.
* Heartburn, reflux: add to water.
* Varicose veins: apply on the desired area.
* Cleaning: add to a spray bottle.
Other uses: It can help with aging, alleviation of hair breakage, dissolving cellulite, purifying thoughts, physical weakness, digestive problems, energy, gallbladder stones, hair, support of leukocyte formation, liver deficits in children, memory improvement, nails, nerves, respiratory problems, cleansing of children’s skin, sore throat and inducing feeling of well-being. It is extremely effective in removing chewing gum, stains on wood, oil and greasy spots. It can also brighten pale skin by removing dead skin cells.