A yellowish oil with a fresh, citrus aroma reminiscent of the fresh peel from the fruit.
Botanical name
Citrus limon
Origin
Italy
Method of extraction
Cold pressed
Major constituents
A typical chemical composition of Lemon Essential Oil: a-pinene (1.8-3.6%), camphene (0-0.1%), b-pinene (6.1-15.0%), sabinene(1.5-4.6%) myrcene (1.0-2.1%), a-terpinene (0-0.5%), linalool (0-0.9%) b-bisabolene(0.56%), limonene (62.1-74.5%), trans- a-bergamotene (0.37%), nerol (0.04%), neral (0.76%).
Household Uses
- Freshen laundry. ...
- Remove stains. ...
- Use as an air freshener. ...
- Sterilize surfaces. ...
- Polish furniture. ...
- Remove sticky residue. ...
- Freshen dishcloths and sponges. ...
- Eliminate dish spots.
Other Benefits
- The fresh citrus scent of Lemon Essential Oil is purifying and stimulating. It has been described as a breath of fresh air on a hot summer’s day. It encourages awareness, clarity of thought and is emotionally invigorating.
- Use Lemon Essential Oil in a vaporiser or massage oil to relieve nervous tension, unrest, stress, irritability and mild anxiety. Its astringent and mild circulatory stimulating properties improve the condition of varicose veins.
- Use Lemon Essential Oil for the treatment of congested, devitalized and oily skin.
- Lemon Essential Oil is cooling and drying and it is recommended to clear heat, dampness and phlegm. For this reason it is considered an excellent detoxifying essential oil.