Essential Oils
Lemon
Main Therapeutic Properties
The Circulatory system: Stimulating to general circulation, aids lymphatic drainage, detoxing.
The Digestive system: Improves digestive processes, enhances elimination of toxins from the colon, cleansing, said to counteract acidity in the body and makes the stomach more alkaline.
The Muscular system: Arthritis, cellulitis, rheumatism, aids the elimination of uric acid build up, soothing to muscular or joint aches and pains.
The Nervous system: Lemon is restorative, supports vitality
The Respiratory system: Antiseptic quality supports cleansing of the respiratory tract, asthma, throat infections, bronchitis and catarrh.
The Skin: Useful in treating acne, anemia, brittle nails, boils, corns, astringent quality, good for oily acne complexions, mouth ulcers, warts, varicose veins (can help to prevent and also to prevent them from getting worse), cleansing, good for tired, sagging and grayish (smokers) skin, promotes blood circulation.
The Urinary system: Aids elimination, cleansing to the kidneys.
Psychology of: Clarifying, cleansing, refreshing, rejuvenating, expanding, uplifting.
| Latin name: | Citrus limonum |
| Part of Plant used: | Peel or zest of fruit |
| Extraction method: | Expression |
| Country of Origin: | Italy |
| Botanical Family: | Rutaceae |
| Colour of oil: | Pale yellow |
| Odour Description: | Sharp, citrus, refreshing |
| Notes: | Top-strong Mid-weak Base-weak |
| Safety Information: | Could prickle sensitive skins. Potential photo sensitization |
| Chemical Constituents: | Pinene, d-limonene, terpinene, geraniol, linalool, caprilic acid |
| Actions on the body: | Anti-acid, antiseptic, carminative, depurative, diuretic, escharotics, febrifuge, hepatic, hypotensive, laxative, stomachic, tonic |
The Circulatory system: Stimulating to general circulation, aids lymphatic drainage, detoxing.
The Digestive system: Improves digestive processes, enhances elimination of toxins from the colon, cleansing, said to counteract acidity in the body and makes the stomach more alkaline.
The Muscular system: Arthritis, cellulitis, rheumatism, aids the elimination of uric acid build up, soothing to muscular or joint aches and pains.
The Nervous system: Lemon is restorative, supports vitality
The Respiratory system: Antiseptic quality supports cleansing of the respiratory tract, asthma, throat infections, bronchitis and catarrh.
The Skin: Useful in treating acne, anemia, brittle nails, boils, corns, astringent quality, good for oily acne complexions, mouth ulcers, warts, varicose veins (can help to prevent and also to prevent them from getting worse), cleansing, good for tired, sagging and grayish (smokers) skin, promotes blood circulation.
The Urinary system: Aids elimination, cleansing to the kidneys.
Psychology of: Clarifying, cleansing, refreshing, rejuvenating, expanding, uplifting.