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Lemon Essential Oil Datasheet

Lemon essential oil's fresh scent is treasured for improving concentration, reducing acidity in the body while assisting with digestion, and eliminating cellulite, rheumatism, arthritis, and gout.

PLANT PART

Fruit Fresh Rind

AROMA

Fresh, Citrus, Fruity, Sweet

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Essential Oil Datasheet | Lemon

Lemon – Citrus limon

Lemon's fresh scent is treasured for improving concentration, reducing acidity in the body while assisting with digestion, and eliminating cellulite, rheumatism, arthritis, and gout.

Country of Origin:

Native to India, now is cultivated in Southern Europe, Florida, and California, as well as Spain, Italy, and France.

Extraction Method:

Cold Pressed

Botanical Family:

Rutaceae

Chemical Families:

Monoterpenes, Aldehydes

Precautions

  • May cause dermal irritation or sensitization reaction.
  • Phototoxic to the skin when exposed to sunlight or sunlamps and tanning beds could occur. You can use lemon at a 2% dilution—up to 12 drops per ounce (30ml of carrier oil) without risk of phototoxic reactions. Distilled lemon (also Citrus limon) is NOT phototoxic.
  • Avoid use in the bath.

Therapeutic Properties

Lemon is a favorite oil for most people. It works great as an antibacterial agent and serves to stimulate the immune system. It brightens the room as a household cleaner and disinfectant room spray. Lemon is good for the liver and helps the body detox, weight loss, and cellulite.

Antimicrobial Antibacterial Antifungal
Anti-rheumatic Astringent Antiseptic
Antispasmodic Antiviral Cicatrisant
Carminative Vermifuge Diuretic
Tonic Rubefacient Hypotensive
Insecticidal Antioxidant Immuno-stimulant
Liver Support Cooling Skin Penetrator

Body Systems Applications

Circulatory System

Circulatory System

Boosts circulation 

Apply topically to feet or inhale aromatically. 


Varicose Veins

Apply topically with cypress to help reduce varicose veins.

 


Digestive System

Digestive System

Heartburn & Reflux

Use internally with ginger essential oil in a glass of water to help alleviate symptoms.

Endocrine System

Endocrine System

 


Immune System

Immune System

 


Integumentary System

Integumentary System

Insect Bites & Cuts

Apply diluted with lavender for relief from cuts and insect bites. 

Limbic System

Limbic System

Emotional Balance

Use aromatically and topically to get balanced emotions. 

Lymphatic System

Lymphatic System

Detox & Cleansing

Take internally in a glass of water or topically to the ears and ankles areas to cleanse and balance pH levels. 



Muscular System

Muscular System


Nervous System

Nervous System




Reproductive System

Reproductive System


Respiratory System

Respiratory System

Congestion & Mucus 

Rub topically over chest or use aromatically in a diffuser to help relieve symptoms. 


Runny Nose & Allergies 

Inhale or apply topically over bridge of nose to slow a runny nose. Take 2-4 drops internally with lavender and peppermint for allergy relief. 

Skeletal System

Skeletal System

 Gout, Rheumatism & Arthritis

Take internally in a glass of water to relieve symptoms. 


Urinary System

Urinary System

Kidney & Gall Stones

Take internally with water to detoxify the body to get rid of the stones.


Safety

Generally, non-toxic. Safe to use during pregnancy in moderation and low dilution. Lemon oil should be used at no more than 2% to avoid the risk of phototoxicity.

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