Grapefruit essential oil is one of those essential oils that just makes you feel happy. With its bright, citrusy scent it will give you a little pep in your step and leave you ready to tackle the day.
Name of Oil: Grapefruit
Latin Binomial: Citrus paradise
Extraction Method: Cold pressed
Countries of Origin: United States, Indies, Brazil, Israel, Nigeria
Scent Profile: Citrusy, tangy, sweet
Parts used in distillation: Citrus rind
Oil Characteristics: Pale yellow to yellow, thin, top note, medium to strong intensity
Cultivation – Certified OrganicUsed in aromatherapy for the symptomatic relief of:
Cellulitis, obesity, water retention, uplifting, reviving, stress, depression, nervous exhaustion, lethargy, treats oily skin and acne.
Used in aromatherapy to help ease emotional symptoms of:
Tension, stimulating, and creates euphoria.
More of a recent addition to aromatherapy, generally used as a soft drink flavouring agent and in soaps, detergents, and personal care products.
a-pinene, b-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, d-limonene, citronellal, decanol, linalool, nootkatone
Safety:
non-toxic, non-irritating, non-sensitizing; not phototoxic to humans
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
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