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Lemon
Citrus x Limon
Aroma
Tart, tangy, fresh, citrus - smells just like grated lemon peel
Physical Healing
Lemon essential oil has fever reducing action as well as its effective germicidal action, so it's a good oil to use to aid in treating colds and fevers. Lemon oil stimulates the immune system, and stimulates circulation. Lemon is a key component in most anti-cellulite blends. It has a toning effect on oily skin and hair.
Because of its antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-fungal properties, Lemon essential oil is often used to treat Athlete's foot, chilblains, colds, corns, dull skin, flu, oily skin, spots, varicose veins, warts.
Lemon essential oil stimulates the immune and nervous systems. Assists with purification of the blood and lymphatic system. Aids healing of wounds and infections.
Emotional Healing
Refreshing, purifying and uplifting Lemon is used to encourage clarity, direction, awareness, concentration, and liveliness. Lemon essential oil eases anxiety, confusion, and is often used to combat depression.
Suggested Uses
Lemon Oil is a strong germicide and astringent, a wonderful air disinfectant and freshener. I use it in cleaning solutions all the time for its clean scent and disinfecting action.
Blend with Sweet Basil and use in an aromatherapy vaporizer to dispel after-lunch lethargy.
Use in the bath, massage, sauna, skin care, diffuser, or in a spray mist.
Blends Well With
Lavender and Peppermint. Also any of the coniferous oils, with many of the spice oils, and with other citrus oils.
Safety Information
Lemon Oil can cause photosensitivity so do not apply to the skin prior to exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet rays. It can cause irritation to sensitive skin — always dilute.
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