What a delight lemon essential oil is to use! Not only is the citrus, zesty aroma wonderful as a fragrancing agent but it has terrific health properties too.
This versatile aromatherapy essential oil is antiseptic, antibacterial and useful as a water purifier.
It has well known cleansing properties and is used in skin care, hair care and household cleaning. It's wonderful, when added to water, for cleaning and deodorising your house.....especially if you have pets!
It can help you to slim........and help with cellulite.
Common Name:
Lemon
Botanical Name:
Citrus limonum
Source:
Mediterranean countries, California, Brazil, Florida, Australia, Morocco
Common Method Of Extraction:
Cold expression of the rind of the fruit.
Aroma:
Citrus, light and slightly sour.
Note:
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Blends Well With:
Juniper, chamomile, lavender, geranium, black pepper, ylang ylang, eucalyptus.
Properties:
Analgesic, antiseptic, antidepressant, deodorant, tonic, expectorant, diuretic, bactericide
Mind, Spirit and Body:
Skin:
An astringent oil so is great for greasy skin. Its antiseptic properties make it useful for treating acne, spots and boils.
Lemon is a mild bleach so can be used on discoloured skin, for example on your neck.
Be warned - use in low dilutions as it can cause skin irritation.
Additional Notes:
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