Lemon essential oil has a fresh, bright scent that’s very close to the scent of the lemon fruit. It’s a great oil to use in aromatherapy to uplift the mood, increase energy, and is valuable in skincare.
Name of Oil: Lemon
Latin Binomial: Citrus limon
Extraction Method: Cold pressed or steam
Countries of Origin: China, Persia, California, Florida, Southern Europe
Scent Profile: Fruity, sweet, bright, fresh
Parts used in distillation: Peel
Oil Characteristics: Pale to deep yellow, thin, strong
Cultivation: Certified Organic
Applications
Used in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Toning blood vessels, detoxification, immune stimulating, uplifting, mental fatigue, decrease facial oil, treats acne, boils and warts.
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Alleviating fear and spiritually cleansing.
History
Lemons were used as a remedy for scurvy onEnglish ships – used as both treatment and prevention.
Books Cited:
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, 2nd Edition – Salvatore Battaglia
Essential Oil Safety , 2nd Edition – Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young
Aromatherapy – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy – Valerie Wormwood
Aromatherapeutic Blending – Jennifer Peace Rhind
The Fragrant Mind – Valerie Wormwood