Lemon (Citrus limon) has a strong, purifying, citrus scent that is revitalizing and uplifting.
Lemon consists of 68 percent dlimonene, a powerful antioxidant.
Lemon is delightfully 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.
* Lemon has an approximate ORAC of 6,619 (TE/L). TE/L is expressed as micromole Trolox equivalent per liter.
Lemon has antiseptic-like properties and contains compounds that have been studied for their effects on immune function.

Lemon oil IS beneficial for circulatory system and helps in blood flow, reduce blood pressure and nosebleeds. Our lemon oil can also bring down fever, helps relieve throat infections, bronchitis, asthma and flu, headache, migraines and others. Further, the lemon oil is also used for clearing acne, cleaning greasy skin and hair, removing dead skin cells, easing painful cold sores, mouth ulcers, herpes and insect bites.

Jean Valnet MD wrote that lemon is a tonic for supporting the nervous and sympathetic nervous system. According to Jean Valnet the vaporized essence of lemon can kill meningococcus bacteria in 15 minutes, typhoid bacilli in one hour, Staphylococcus aureus in two hours, and Pneumococcus bacteria within three hours. Even a 0.2% solution of lemon oil can kill diphtheria bacteria in 20 minutes and inactivate tuberculosis.

Lemon Essential Oil

The Use and Properties of Lemon 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.

History of Lemon Essential Oil

The Peel of Lemon is Used in Lemon Essential Oil. Lemon essential oil has a number of important uses in aromatherapy; one of the citrus oils, Lemon has powerful aromatic properties, used by many for centuries. Lemon (citrus limon) essential oil has traditionally been popular in many parts of Europe, especially in Spain, where it is known as a 'cure-all'; the Spanish have used lemon for primarily fevers and infections. Lemon was used to treat scurvy aboard English ships at sea; lemon has been also been employed in the treatment of malaria and typhoid.

The Distribution of the Lemon Tree

The lemon tree is a small, evergreen tree growing up to 20 feet in height; it is thought that the lemon tree was native to India and introduced into Italy at the end of the fifth century. The Lemon is closely related to the Lime (citrus aurantifolia) and the Bergamot (citrus bergamia).The lemon tree is now found growing wild in the Mediterranean region, in particular Portugal and Spain; it is also cultivated worldwide, particularly in the American states of California and Florida. There are thought to be about forty seven varieties of lemon developed in cultivation, such as the Java Lemon (Citrus javanica).

Extraction of Lemon Oil

The Lemon tree has white fragrant flowers and serrated oval leaves; lemon fruit is yellow on ripening and can be as large as a dessert Orange. Lemon essential oil is obtained by the cold expression of the outer part of the fresh lemon peel. It can take up to 3,000 lemons to produce a kilo of lemon essential oil; lemon oil has a light, citrus aroma.

The Properties of Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon essential oil is anti-infectious, anti-viral, digestive, astringent, detoxifying, a tonic, anti-septic and anti-coagulant. Lemon oil has the ability to stimulate white corpuscles which protect the body against infection. Lemon is useful in the treatment of colds and flu as it is capable of reducing temperature, although proper medical advice should be sought for serious conditions.

Use of Lemon Oil in Aromatherapy

Lemon is useful in the treatment of hypertension, varicose veins, circulation difficulties, digestive problems, warts and verrucas. Lemon is also useful in skincare in treating oily skin and rejuvenating dull skin; it reputedly increases concentration and awareness and helps to eliminate emotional confusion. Lemon is also thought to be an anti-depressant and anti-microbial. Lemon is a photosensitive oil which means exposure to sunlight should be avoided when using it, particularly in the first few hours after use.

Other Uses of Lemon

The peel and juice of lemon are used extensively in the kitchen in various recipes. Lemon is used as a flavoring agent in many pharmaceuticals; it is also used as a fragrance component in cosmetics, soap, toilet waters, perfumes and detergents. Lemon is found in both soft and alcoholic drinks.

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