Lemon

Citrus Limon

Description:

A small evergreen tree up to 20ft/6m high, with serrated oval leaves, still stiff and fragrant flowers. The fruit ripens from green to yellow.

Actions:

Anti-anemic, antimicrobial, anti-rheumatic, antisclerotic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, astringent, batericide, carminative, cicatrizant, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, hemostatic, hypotensive, insecticide, rubefacient, tonic, vermifuge

Extraction:

The oil is extracted by cold expression from the outer part of the fresh peel.

Characteristics:

A pale greeny-yellow liquid with a light fresh citrus scent. It blends well with lavender, neroli, ylang ylang, rose, sandalwood, olibanum, chamomile, benzoin, fennel, geranium, eucalyptus, juniper, elemi, and other citrus oils

Perfume:

Scent:

Fresh, clean, lemony, light, penetrating, fruity, diffusive

Key Qualities:

Refreshing, mental stimulant, cephalic, purifying, reviving, strengthening, soothing

Odour Intensity:

Medium

Aromatherapy Use:

Skin Care:

Acne, anemia, brittle nails, boils, chilblains, corns, cuts, greasy skin, herpes, insect bites, mouth ulcers, spots, throat infections, warts

Circulation, Muscles & Joints:

Arthritis, cellulitis, high blood pressure, nosebleeds, obesity (congestion), poor circulation, varicose veins, rheumatism

Digestive System:

dyspepsia

Respiratory System:

Asthma, bronchitis, catarrh

Immune System:

Colds, flu, fever, infections

Safety Data:

This oil is phototoxic - do not use on skin before exposing th direct sunlight or sunbeds. May cause irritation or sensitisation. Use in moderation.

This oil can be purchased at Tamsha for Essential Oils

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