A very popular citrus fruit the world over, lemon essential oil is used for it’s vitamin content and it’s culinary properties. It has benefits such as having properties that include being stimulating, calming and carminative. It has anti-infection properties, it is used as an astringent, it is detoxifying, is used as an antiseptic, a disinfectant, it is anti-fungal and induces sleep. It is used for skin disorders, insomnia, to lose weight, for stomach problems and to treat tiredness. It aids in digestion and provides flavor and aroma to foods as well as being used as a drink that is healthy, tasty and low cost.
For stress it is useful due its calming nature. It helps to remove nervous tension, nervousness, anxiety, dizziness, exhaustion, and mental fatigue. It refreshes the mind and creates a positive mental mind-frame by removing negative emotions. Inhaling lemon oil is believed to help increase alertness and concentration. It is used to freshen the air and increase efficiency in employees.
For the skin it is useful in treating blemishes, oily skin and other skin disorders. It increases the luster of the skin as it detoxifies and is an astringent. It helps one to get a good night’s rest, increases circulation and strengthens the immunity system. Known to fight infectious disease such as typhoid and malaria it is also great in treating cramps and stomach upsets.
Used as a hair tonic is offers shiny, healthy and strong hair and it also removes dandruff. Drinking a little lemon juice will aid in weight loss. For tiredness it refreshes and stimulates. It removes mental and physical exhaustion. It has been used for the treatment of asthma.
Some other uses are it is a great cleaner for the body, metal surfaces and as a disinfectant. It is great for cleaning butcher block and knives. It can be used in soaps, facial wash and personal care items as it is an antiseptic. Because of it’s distinct aroma it is used in perfumes, scented candles and in potpourris. Lemon oil blends well with other essential oils such as tea tree oil, ylang ylang, geranium, sandalwood, neroli, rose and lavender.
To freshen up shoes add a few drops of lemon oil overnight for a light deodorizer. It is a strong germicide and as such makes for a wonderful air disinfectant and is great for treating colds and fevers as it stimulates the immune system. It is a key component of anti-cellulite products as it increases circulation.
It is effective with cancer patients in neutralizing odors and is used in hospitals regularly. It’s properties can last a few weeks and it can kill the germs that cause meningococcus, pneumonia, typhoid and staphylococcus. Inactive tuberculosis and diphtheria bacterias can be killed with a 0.2 percent solution. To treat scurvy, sailors discovered that lemons and limes were beneficial to bring on board on their long sea voyages.
To strengthen vascular tissues and aid in the treatment of varicose veins, lemon essential oil relieves pressure on the veins and improves circulation. It treats anemia with it’s powerful vitamin C content. Adding a few drops to a cold sore will lessen the pain and promote faster healing.
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