Lemon Citrus limon Essential Oil Information
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Lemon Essential Oil |
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Botanical Name |
Alternative Names |
Source Location |
Plant part used |
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Citrus limon |
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USA |
Peel |
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Extraction Method |
Color |
Consistency |
Aroma Strength |
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Cold pressed/Expressed |
Pale yellow |
Thin |
Strong |
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Fragrance |
Citrusy, zesty-sweet and tart |
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Benefits |
Use for athlete's foot, chilblains, colds, corns, dull skin, flu, oily skin, spots, varicose veins, warts. Treats infectious illnesses, excess perspiration, hiccoughs, jaundice and heart palpitations, as well as arthritis, rheumatism and any liver congestion. Acts as a diuretic. |
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Blends Well With |
Elemi, Fennel, Ylang ylang, Oakmoss, Juniper berry, Rose, Frankincense, Sandalwood, Benzoin, Geranium, Eucalyptus, Neroli, Lavender, Chamomile, and Cistus. |
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Constituents |
Limonene, citral, geranial, citronellyl acetate, pinene |
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Properties |
Antibacterial, anti-anemic, anti-coagulant, anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antifungal, antirheumatic, antisclerotic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, antiviral, astringent, carminative, cictrisant, depurative, diaphoretic, digestive, diuretic (mild), febrifuge, hypotensive, insecticidal, litholytic, lymphatic decongestant, stimulant (pancreas, immune system, white corpuscles), phlebotonic, stomachic, tonic, vermifuge |
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Safety |
Generally safe, although is phototoxic; avoid direct sun exposure for 24-hours after using lemon oil on the skin. |
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