Lemon, Yellow
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Botanical Name - Citus Limonum
Cultivation - O
Plant Part - Peel
Country - Argentina
10 ml. - $8.99
The sweet, fresh and clean scent of lemon is cold pressed from the lemon rind. Cool and dry, it is perfect for diffusing in the home or office. Its antiseptic quality purifies the air and at the same time it is a powerful stimulant, improving concentration, memory and clear thinking while regulating the body’s immune system and raising resistance to disease.
In massage, Lemon oil stimulates the digestive system, and strengthens the circulatory system. It improves conditions arising from too much acidity in the body; rheumatism, gout, arthritis. It is good for overweight conditions, cellulite, and cholesterol. Added to a compress it can help abscesses and boils. It is an astringent for cleaning greasy skin. Use Lemon oil in a car diffuser to relieve travel fatigue.
Properties - antiseptic, kills bacteria, alkaline, immune stimulating.
Blends well with - Bergamot, Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Juniper, Lavender, Neroli, Rosemary and is a top note.
Precautions - this oil is occasionally sensitizing, and is phototoxic, so dilute in massage oil and avoid using on skin right before exposure to the sun.