Lemon Oil

Lemon Oil

Lemon oil is sourced from citrus plant scientifically known as Citrus Limon belongs to Rutaceae family. Lemon oil is also known as cedero oil (which refers to terpeneless). Lemon is an evergreen small tree that originated in India (Assam) and Pakistan and is widely grown in tropical, semi-tropical and warm temperate countries. Lemon tree reaches up to 20 feet in height and has stout spines, leaves are dark green, leathery and evergreen oblong, elliptical or oval and up to 14 cm long, flowers buds are purplish and fruits are globose to oblong, ripen to yellow.

Extraction Process:

Lemon oil is extracted from fruit peel of Citrus limon plant through cold pressed method.

Properties:

Lemon oil is clean, sugary citrus and slightly sour and has fresh, zesty aroma that uplifts and energizes the body and mind. Lemon oil is pale yellow to deep yellow, greenish yellow. It has characteristic odor and taste of the outer part of fresh lemon peel.

Composition:

Lemon is composed of α pinene, camphene, β-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, α-terpinene, linalool, β-bisabolene, limonene, trans-α-bergamotene, nerol and neral.

Blending Well With:

Lemon oil is nicely blends with Lavender, Rose, Sandalwood, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Fennel, Juniper, Neroli and Elemi.

Uses & Benefits of Lemon Essential Oil:

1. It encourages immune system, improves functions digestive system and cleanses body.
2. It is used for treatment of dyspepsia, cellulite and constipation. It also helps in treatment for rheumatism and arthritis.
3. Powerful antioxidants in lemon oil give it deep skin cleansing and exfoliating properties.it eliminates dead skin cells and impurities from your skin to give it a flawless & fresh appearance.
4. It encourages hair cuticle to lie flat and makes hair shinier.
5. The calming fragrance of lemon oil helps you to calms the nerves and relaxes your mind. It also helps you to breath better and proves to be an ideal ingredient in aromatherapy blends.
6. It is used as natural air freshener. It is also used as stain remover as it removes stains from fabrics.
7. It supports lymphatic system and aids blood flow, reducing blood pressure.
8. It is effective against fever as it bring down fever and provides relief throat infections, bronchitis, asthma and flu. It is effective against skin issues, for cleaning acne, cleaning greasy skin and removes dead skin cells, eases painful cold sores, mouth ulcers, herpes and insect bites.
9. It is used for aromatherapy as it relieves irritation and improves concentration, uplifts spirit and clears mind.
10. It is used in beverages; artificial drink concentrates to give taste of lemon juice.
11. The anti fungal properties of lemon oil allow you to use it against unwanted skin growth. It can be used effectively against yeast infections, athlete's foot, and some other skin conditions.
12. You can use lemon oil to clean kitchen cabinets, bathroom sinks, and disinfect other surfaces daily.

Safety and Precautions:

1. It can cause skin irritation and sensitizing in some persons.
2. Keep away from reach of children.
3. Consult to doctor before using lemon oil during pregnancy.
4. Avoid using lemon oil near to heat, fire and flame.
5. Storage: Store in cool and dark place at temperature not exceeding 25°C.