Description
Lemon oil is extracted from the Citrus limonum (a.k.a. Citrus Limon) from the Rutaceae family. It is also referred to as cedro oil.
Precautions
Lemon essential oil is non-toxic but can cause skin irritation and sensitizing for some people. It is a photo-toxic oil and should be used before sun exposure in any amount.
Therapeutic Properties
Lemon oil's therapeutic properties include antacid, antibiotic, anti-sclerotic, antiseptic, anti-spasmodic, anti-neuralgic, carminative, digestive, diuretic, astringent, laxative, febrifuge and vermifuge.
Uses
Lemon oil is useful for the circulatory system as it helps the blood flow and reduces blood pressure. It also helps with nosebleeds. It reduces fever, helps to relieve throat infections, asthma, bronchitis, and flu. It assists the immune system at cleansing the body, alleviating digestive complaints such as constipation, dyspepsia and cellulite.
Lemon can soothe headaches and migraines as well as arthritis and rheumatism. It can clear up acne, cleanse greasy skin and hair, removing dead skin cells.
Lemon can ease the pain of mouth ulcers, cold sores, herpes and insect bites.
Burners and Vaporizers
Add to vapor therapy for colds, flu, depression, stress, laryngitis and fatigue.
Blended In The Bath
Add to massage oil, or dilute in the bath for digestive complaints, fatigue, listlessness, infections, colds, flu, rheumatism, obesity, depression, stress and as a general tonic.
Blended In Lotions & Creams
Add Lemon essential oil to base creams and lotions, or as a mouthwash, for mouth sores, ulcers, throat infections and oily skin.
Blends Well With
Benzoin, Elemi, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Geranium, Juniper, Lavender, Neroli, Rose and Sandalwood.