Lemon Essential Oil

 

Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon has a strong, purifying, citrus scent that is revitalizing and uplifting.
Lemon consists of 68% d-limonene, a powerful antioxidant. It is refreshing in water and may be beneficial for the skin. Lemon may also be used to enhance the flavor of foods.
Lemon essential oil is cold-pressed from the rinds of lemons. Jean Valnet, MD estimated that it takes 3,000 lemons to produce one kilo of oil. In his book, The Practice of Aromatherapy, Valnet wrote that lemon is a tonic for supporting the nervous and sympathetic nervous system.

Basic Uses of Lemon Essential Oil

• Use 1–2 drops of lemon essential oil to remove gum, oil, grease spots, glue or adhesive, and crayon from most surfaces.
• Combine 2–3 drops of lemon essential oil with water in a spray bottle to help cleanse and sanitize surfaces.
• Place a drop of lemon essential oil on oily skin or blemishes to help balance oil glands and minimize oil production.
• Soothe corns, calluses, or bunions by rubbing lemon essential oil on the affected area morning and evening.
• Massage lemon essential oil into cellulite to help improve circulation and eliminate waste from cells.
• Add lemon essential oil to your morning tea or breakfast shake for a refreshing pick-me-up.
• Inhale lemon essential oil or place a few drops on a cotton ball to replenish your mind, body, and spirit.
• Add 10–15 drops of lemon essential oil to a gallon of carpet cleaning solution to help pull out stains, brighten carpet and rugs, and leave a fresh smell in the room.
• Add several drops of lemon essential oil to a chicken marinade for a delicious dinner.
• Place a few drops of your favorite citrus essential oil on a cotton ball and put in the refrigerator to help eliminate odors.