LEMON, Citrus limon (Plant Family: Rutaceae)
Type of plant: A small evergreen tree with glossy leaves, highly fragrant white flowers, and
yellow fruit
Part used: Fresh fruit rind
Method of extraction: Cold expression/steam distillation
Therapeutic properties: Anti-infectious, anti microbial, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral,
astringent, calmative, carminative, cicatrizing, circulatory, depurative, digestive, diuretic, hemostatic, stimulant, tonic, vermifuge
Therapeutic uses: Digestive problems, loss of appetite, detoxifying, cellulite, bronchial
conditions, influenza, sore throats, laryngitis, acne, skin infections, herpes, abscesses, physical exhaustion, fatigue, debilitation, insect bites, anxious depression, nervous tension, inability to concentrate or focus
Blends well with: Most other essential oils: bay (West Indian), bay laurel, black pepper, cananga, cedarwood, chamomile maroc, chamomile roman, cinnamon leaf, cistus, clary sage, coriander seed, cypress, eucalyptus lemon, eucalyptus peppermint, eucalyptus radiata, fennel (sweet). fragonia, frankincense, galbanum, geranium, ginger, grapefruit, immortelle, jasmine, juniper berry, lavandin, lavender, linden blossom, manuka, myrtle, orange (sweet), oregano, peppermint, pimento berry, ravintsara, rose absolute, rosemary, rose otto, sage, spearmint, tarragon, tea tree, thyme linalol, vetiver, ylang ylang
Precautionary advice: Expressed lemon oil is a photosensitizer; do not apply to the skin prior to sun exposure. Distilled lemon oil is a non photo- sensitizer. May cause irritation on highly sensitive skin; skin patch test is advisable.