Lemon Essential Oil

Description

Lemon Essential Oil Profile

Botanical: Citrus limon | Origin: USA | Method: Cold-Pressed

Characteristics:

A pale greeny-yellow liquid with a light, fresh, citrus scent. It blends well with lavender, neroli, ylang-ylang, rose, sandalwood, frankincense, chamomile, benzoin, fennel, geranium, eucalyptus, juniper, oakmoss, elemi, labdanum, and citrus oils.

Principal Constituents:

These are naturally occurring in the essential oil.

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• limonene
• terpinene
• pinenes
• sabinene
• myrcene
• citral
• linalol
• geraniol
• octanol
• nonanol
• citranellal
• bergamotene

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General Actions:

Anti-anemic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antisclerotic, antiscorbutic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, astringent, carminative, cicatrizant, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, hemostatic, hypotensive, immune boosting, insecticide, rubefacient, stimulates leucocytes (white blood cells), tonic, vermifuge.

Safety:

Non-toxic; may cause dermal irritation or sensitization reactions in some individuals. Apply in moderation. Phototoxic: do not use on skin exposed to direct sunlight.

Primary Therapy Agent:

Acne, chilblains, spots, warts, corns.

Secondary Therapy Agent:

Athlete’s foot, boils, abscesses, blisters, cold sores, herpes, congested and dull skin, cuts/sores, dandruff, greasy or oily skin/scalp, insect bites, mouth and gum infections, varicose veins, arthritis, cellulitis, high blood pressure, hypertension, obesity, poor circulation, low blood pressure, rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, colds/flu, fever.

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