Lemon

Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon essential oil is part of the citrus essential oils family, which is very aromatic and uplifting. Besides lemon, the most common citrus essential oils are orange, lime, lemongrass, grapefruit, bergamot and neroli essential oil. 

Lemon essential oil is absorbed into the liver easier than lemon juice, making it a very good detox for your body, and many more. 

Lemon essential oil comes from the cold pressing of lemon peels and not from the fruit. It is pH neutral as it does not contain citric acid (that means it does not damage your teeth like lemon juice).  It takes 3,000 lemon rings to produce 1 kg of lemon essential oil. Lemon essential oil is one of the most widely used tropical fruits in the world being very well known for it’s high concentration of vitamin C. It contains d-limonene (not found in lemon juice), a chemical compound that appears to be a powerful cancer fighting antioxidant. It is an excellent anti-bacterial, de-greasing, deodorizing, and disinfecting household cleaner. Lemon oil not only increases our mood and concentration, but also helps with fever, asthma, skin problems, hair conditions, and stomach problems, just to name a few. 

Benefits of lemon essential oil are: 

• Improved digestion
• Cough relief
• Calm stomach and nausea 
• Promotes weight loss
• Good for skin
• Decrease cholesterol in blood vessels
• Acne
• Gallstone, kidney stone
• Respiratory issues
• Uplifting, energizing, 
• Boosts immune system

How to use lemon essential oil:

• 5-7 drops of lemon oil in a bottle with distilled water and use in the bathroom or any other room as an air freshener.
• 1-2 drops to remove oil, grease spots, even sap (I used in the woods. I went camping and it made wonders). 
• Start your day with a glass of water and 1-2 drops of lemon. You can add honey to suit your taste. 
• Put a drop on a wart each day until disappears (you can use for any other hard skin, like calluses and bunions).
• Diffuse lemon essential oil in your home for mental clarity.
• 2 drops on a cotton ball and apply on pimples, acne and other skin problems. 
• After using public bathroom, rub a drop of oil into your hands.
• Mixing with peppermint and eucalyptus is very good as an ant and insect repellent.
• Diffuse a few drops to reduce mold, fungus, unpleasant odors in the air.
• Add 15-20 drops to a gallon of natural carpet cleaning solution to help pull out stains, brighten carpet and leave a fresh smell in the room.
• Add lemon essential oil to baking soda and water and use it as a natural cleaning scrub in your home. 
• Use in detox bath combined with other essential oils, in a cup of Epsom salt. 
• Add a drop to your toothpaste once a week to kill bacteria and germs in your mouth.
• Add a drop behind your ear to ease feelings of anxiety.
• Add a drop on the line of the sinuses and you will experience immediate relief.
• Mix baking soda, honey, and lemon oil to fight acne.

Blends

Citrus fresh: is an energizing blend that brings a sense of calm, creativity, and feelings of joy. It helps with weight loss, insomnia, and is a very good air purifier and perfume scent.

Gentle baby: calms & relaxes babies, help babies with diaper rash and skin conditions, reduces stress during pregnancy, reduces stretch marks, removes wrinkles, and helps with skin regeneration.

Raven: good for soothing chest and throat, flu, pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, asthma, and viral infections.

Shutran: boosts men’s feeling of masculinity and confidence. It also helps with anxiety, prostate health, endocrine support, hair loss, and insomnia.  It is perfect to use as a cologne that appeals to both men and women.

 Be healthy, Be well