| Lemon Essential Oil is expressed from the fresh skin | | | | benefits and possible uses for the use of Lemon Oil in |
| of the Citrus limonum from the Rutaceae Family, also | | | | a home setting. |
| known as Citrus Limon. | | | | - Lemon oil is excellent for aiding the digestive system. |
| Lemon trees grow up to 6 metres in height. The fruit is | | | | You may find benefit from Lemon Essential Oil if you |
| born from slightly pink flowers. The fruit is bright green | | | | suffer Heartburn, Ulcers, or stomach problems relating |
| ripening to its brilliant colour of yellow. | | | | to digestive issues. |
| Lemon aromatherapy oil is very versatile. It can be | | | | - Lemon Essential Oil may aid in the healing of cuts |
| used as a food additive and in perfume. It also has | | | | and abrasions, minor wounds, and boils. |
| many internal and external healing and preventative | | | | - Lemon oil may relieve symptoms associated with |
| uses. The fruit is a rich source of vitamin C amongst | | | | Stress, Anxiety and Nervousness. |
| others. | | | | - As an additive in lotion, lemon oil may assist in the |
| Lemon Essential Oil has been used historically. It is | | | | treatment of acne and can be used as a general skin |
| believed the Lemon was first introduced to Europe | | | | tonic. |
| around the 1400's. It is believed the Lemon has its | | | | - Lemon oil has also been used in the treatment of |
| origins in or around the Middle East. | | | | Stress, Anxiety and fatigue and may give a |
| The Extraction process | | | | heightened awareness for decision making. |
| Lemon Aromatherapy Oil is extracted from the fresh | | | | - Lemon oil is also used to aid in relieving headaches |
| skin of the lemon by cold expression. Lemon oil is of a | | | | and migraines. |
| thin consistency and a rich yellow colour. The aroma is | | | | Precautions |
| natural, much like a concentrated lemon skin. | | | | Essential oils have many benefits and can aid in the |
| Uses as an Essential Oil | | | | prevention or healing of many complaints. Every |
| Lemon oil has many beneficial uses. Whether used as | | | | individual is different. Some essential oils can be toxic. |
| a treatment or prevention of illness and disease, in | | | | Some oils must never be ingested while others require |
| cooking or whether used for its naturally calming and | | | | limited exposure to the sun due to phototoxicity. Read |
| refreshing smell, Lemon Essential Oil should be at arms | | | | the label and ask your supplier if you are in doubt of |
| reach in all Aromatherapy kits. | | | | the safest use for any particular oil. Not just the one in |
| The following is a brief summary of some of the | | | | this article. |