Lemon Essential Oil

Known as ‘liquid sunshine‘, it has one of the strongest antimicrobial properties among all essential oils. It has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years to treat various diseases.

Benefits of Lemon Essential Oil:

• Used in aromatherapy to uplift and improve mood.- Soothes anxiety, stress, and irritation.
• Boosts energy and enhances mental clarity.
• Eliminates fatigue, improves focus, and promotes clear thinking.
• Strengthens the immune system.
• Excellent for coughs and respiratory issues.
•  Improves breathing by reducing nasal congestion.
• Soothes throat muscles to reduce coughing and helps alleviate throat inflammation and fever.
• Benefits the lymphatic system, reduces swelling in lymph nodes, stimulates lymphatic drainage, and thus reduces fluid accumulation that causes coughing.
• Significantly reduces nausea and vomiting associated with morning sickness.
• Removes toxins and pathogens from the air and surfaces.
• Insect repellent – repels cockroaches, ants, and spiders, which detest the smell of lemon.

Topical applications:

– Treats acne, regulates sebum production, balances skin pH, closes pores, removes pore blockages, kills bacteria, soothes inflamed skin, and removes dead skin cells.

– Radically strengthens circulation under the skin, promotes wound healing, and is particularly beneficial for those suffering from diabetic foot pains and ulcers.

•  Nourishes and moisturizes damaged skin, relieves chapped skin, brightens and opens up the skin.
•  Fades age spots and pigmentation caused by age or sun.
•  Reduces the appearance of scars.
•  Exfoliates and boosts collagen to unify skin tone.
•  Powerful anti-aging agent to rejuvenate youthful skin.
•  Enhances collagen production, improves skin elasticity, repairs, rejuvenates, and tightens the skin.
•  Reduces cellulite, enhances circulation, accelerates fat breakdown, and effectively stimulates the breakdown of cellulite deposits for smoother skin.
•  Reduces the appearance of spider veins and can also reduce the appearance of varicose veins.
•  Treats fungal inflammation, effective against Candida albicans responsible for thrush and athlete’s foot.
•  Improves digestive function, soothes issues like gastritis and constipation when massaged into the abdomen.
•  Soothes inflammation accompanying conditions like arthritis.
•  Massaging the entire body purifies and cleanses the skin and body, improves digestive and liver function, stimulates lymphatic drainage, defends against pathogens, and enhances toxin removal through elimination of waste and toxins.
•  Cleanses the scalp, balances sebum production and pH levels.
•  Eliminates dandruff, oily or dry scalp, stimulates circulation, regenerates hair follicles, and re-grows hair.
•  Imparts shine and vitality to hair.
•  Can have a lightening effect on hair when exposed to sunlight.

Other uses:

•  Use as a natural household cleaner to effectively purify the air and surfaces.
•  Removes bacteria and mold.
•  Gets rid of stubborn sticky residue and labels, and removes grease and grime with ease.
•  Natural remedy for oral health when added to toothpaste or water as a mouthwash.
•  Treats oral thrush, removes bacteria, and freshens breath.
•  For a whitening effect, add to baking soda and coconut oil, and rub on teeth for 2 minutes before rinsing.

Note: Essential oils are highly concentrated and should always be diluted with a natural oil (such as almond, coconut, grapeseed, or jojoba) before applying to the skin, scalp, or hair).

Ratio: 1 drop to 5ml of oil.

Usage:

– Aromatherapy: Add a few drops to a diffuser.
– Insomnia: Add to water and spray on the pillow; apply topically to the soles of the feet, wrists, or add a few drops to a warm bath.
– Fungal treatment: Apply topically to the affected area.
– Wound treatment: Apply topically to the affected area.
– Skin and hair care: Apply topically or add a few drops to moisturizer, body wash, shampoo, etc.
– Massage: 3 drops in 15-20ml of oil.

Key characteristics:

– Analgesic
– Anti-inflammatory
– Antimicrobial
– Antifungal
– Antimicrobial
– Antioxidant
– Antirheumatic
– Antiseptic
– Antispasmodic
– Antiviral
– Astringent
– Carminative
– Bactericidal
– Antipyretic
– Stimulant

Extraction method:

– Steam distillation.

Used parts:

– Lemon peel

Aroma:

– Sweet, refreshing