About the Plant:
It’s fitting that the lemon tree loves warmth and sun, because the lemon is such a cheerful and sunny fruit. With white star-shaped blossoms, sharp thorns on the twigs, and deep green leaves, the lemon tree is the epitome of a bright cheerful day. The tree yields about 200 pounds of lemons in a year, producing a mere one-pound of essential oil. An interesting fact is lemon essential oil is often produced by cold-pressing the peel from the green fruit, not the bright yellow lemon we know and love.
Where It Grows:
Lemon is native to Asia and eastern India. However, the plant is now cultivated in Italy, Australia, California, and Mexico. The Mediterranean climate and the Italian soil produce a Lemon that is preferred for its superior aroma.
Traditional Uses and Lore:
The lemon tree is said to have come from Arabia, arriving in Sicily in the 12th In 1493, when Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue, he carried with him seeds of lemon trees. This was the start of the large lemon industry that we have today.
Lemon was required on all English ships when they realized how important vitamin C was to prevent scurvy.* It was also used as a household cleaner and added to perfumes, soaps and detergents because of the fresh scent and its antimicrobial properties.* Today, many doctors use lemon for acute rheumatism, persistent hiccoughs, jaundice and excesses heart palpitation.*
Other Facts:
Scent: Sweet, Fresh, and Citrusy
Fragrance Note: Top Note
Composition: Limonene, Terpinene, Pinenes, Sabinene, Myrcene, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol, Octanol, Nonanol, Citronellal, and Bergamotene
Family: Rutaceae Family
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Helps Support Digestion and Immunity
Fresh, Clean Aroma
Stimulates Alertness and Concentration
Lemon Essential Oil is full of energy, sparkle, and optimism. Lemon Essential Oil is a good choice to diffuse when trying to clear a room of the smell of cigarette smoke or as a disinfectant for the home.* It is also frequently added to spray cleansers and other household cleaners.
Known as one of the most popular and easily recognized essential oils, Lemon is a superb immune booster and fighter of the common cold and flu.* Cold pressed Lemon Essential Oil is phototoxic; please refer to the safety information in the How to Use section for proper use and care.*
Topical Application (for use on the skin):
Overall Topical Application: Dilute up to 3-5% in any carrier oil (15-25 drops per tablespoon of carrier oil) for the following and apply to affected areas:
Circulatory System:
Aids Healthy Circulation
Helps Reduce Plaque Blockage
Stimulates Blood Flow
Immune System:
Help Open Airways
Relieves Symptoms of Colds / Flu
Supports Healthy Immunity
Whole-Body Massage: Dilute up to 2% in any carrier oil (10 drops per tablespoon of carrier oil) for the following:
Circulatory System:
Aids Healthy Circulation
Helps Reduce Plaque Blockage
Stimulates Blood Flow
Nervous System:
Relieve Mental Fatigue
Uplifts Sullen Moods
Inspires Positive Thinking
Immune System:
Help Open Airways
Relieves Symptoms of Colds / Flu
Supports Healthy Immunity
Diffusion / Inhalation (add a few drops to a nebulizer or nasal inhaler):
Circulatory System:
Aids Healthy Circulation
Helps Reduce Plaque Blockage
Stimulates Blood Flow
Nervous System:
Relieve Mental Fatigue
Uplifts Sullen Moods
Inspires Positive Thinking
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Blends Well With:
Benzoin Resinoid, Elemi, Sweet Fennel, Juniper Berry, and Neroli
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Safety Precautions:
Lemon Essential Oil is non-toxic.
However, it may cause dermal irritation or sensitization reactions in some individuals.*
Properly dilute and use in moderation.
Lemon Essential Oil is phototoxic.*
Do not use on skin exposed to direct sunlight.*
Wait 8 hours after using this essential oil.
General Safety Precautions:
Use essential oils only in diluted form on the skin and never internally.
Always be careful when using essential oils with children.
Give them only low doses, or better, consult a qualified aromatherapy expert before using.
Use essential oils with care and only under the proper guidance of an expert while pregnant or if you have liver damage, epilepsy, cancer, or other serious health problems.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
As soon as you take a whiff of lemon essential oil, it awakens your senses with its bright, cheerful, sweet, garden-fresh scent. Compared to a high-toned whistle, its “high vibration” aroma is the epitome of alertness and optimism.* While most people think of lemonade and lemon scented dish-soap, Lemon Essential Oil has been used for centuries as an amazing healing oil for the body, mind, and spirit.
On the physical side, Lemon can support your circulation and immune system.* Lemon can help stimulate your blood flow.* This support can reduce symptoms of a weak circulatory system like blood viscosity, plaque in the arteries, and high cholesterol.* The stimulation can also aid your immune system by carrying rich blood into weakened areas.* This can help relieve symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, colds, and flu.*
Lemon can help relieve mental fatigue, uplift sullen moods, and inspire positive thinking.* Diffuse equal amounts of Lemon and Peppermint in the morning or whenever you need an extra boost of energy.* Or add a few drops to your favorite cleaner to help refresh and sanitize.* It is especially good added to some baking soda to make your bathroom or kitchen appliances sparkle! You can also use Lemon Essential Oil with a carrier oil to remove sticky residue.
The following is a list of conditions which Lemon Essential Oil addresses by category:
Circulatory System:
Aids Healthy Circulation
Helps Reduce Plaque Blockage
Stimulates Blood Flow
Nervous System:
Relieve Mental Fatigue
Uplifts Sullen Moods
Inspires Positive Thinking
Immune System:
Help Open Airways
Relieves Symptoms of Colds / Flu
Supports Healthy Immunity
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Bottles are filled by volume. Some bottle sizes may not be filled to the top, but do contain the volume of oil specified.
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