Lemon Oil

Lemon Oil

Lemon oil is sourced from the citrus plant, scientifically known as Citrus Limon belongs to the 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. Flower 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 a fresh, zesty aroma that uplifts and energizes the body and mind. Lemon oil is pale yellow to deep yellow, greenish yellow. It has the characteristic odor and taste of the outer part of fresh lemon peel.

Composition:

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

Blending Well With:

Lemon oil 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 the digestive system and cleanses the body.
2. It is used for the treatment of dyspepsia, cellulite and constipation. It also helps in the 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 the hair cuticle to lie flat and makes hair shinier.
5. The calming fragrance of lemon oil helps you to calm your nerves and relax your mind. It also helps you to breathe better and proves to be an ideal ingredient in aromatherapy blends.
6. It is used as a natural air freshener. It is also used as a stain remover, as it removes stains from fabrics.
7. It supports the lymphatic system and aids blood flow, reducing blood pressure.
8. It is effective against fever as it bring down fever and provides relief from throat infections, bronchitis, asthma and flu. It is effective against skin issues, for cleaning acne, cleaning greasy skin and removing 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 the spirit and clears the mind.
10. It is used in beverages; artificial drink concentrates to give the 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 sensitization in some persons.
2. Keep away from the reach of children.
3. Consult a doctor before using lemon oil during pregnancy.
4. Avoid using lemon oil near heat, fire and flame.
5. Storage: Store in a cool and dark place at a temperature not exceeding 25 C.