Lemon Essential Oil, Italy

Lemon 100% Pure Essential Oil, Italy

Botanical Name:  Citrus limon or Citrus limonum
Origin:                   Italy
Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed
Parts used:           Peel
Color: Clear Pale Yellow to Yellow
Perfumery Note:  Top             
Consistency:        Thin
Aromatic Description: Fresh Clean Citrusy Aroma
Blends well with:     Basil, Bay, Benzoin, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Carrot Seed, Cassia, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Cinnamon Bark, Clary Sage, Clove, Coriander, Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Lemon, Fennel, Fir, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Hyssop, Immortelle, Juniper Berry, Kaffir Lime, Lavender, Lemongrass, Lime, Mandarin, Manuka, Marjoram, Myrrh, Neroli, Niaouli, Orange, Palmarosa, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Ravensara, Rose, Rose Geranium, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sage, Sandalwood, Spearmint, Spikenard, Tagetes, Tangerine, Tea Tree, Thyme, Vetiver, Wintergreen, Ylang Ylang
Initial Strength:   Medium/Strong
Class:                   Monoterpene
          Lemon essential oil is known as an aid for waste removal in the body and stimulant for the lymphatic system. When combined with a hormone balancing essential oil such as Geranium or Fennel it can be a useful treatment for cellulite.
          In skin care is an astringent and antibacterial used to treat oily acne prone skin. Like Lime, it treats oily skin by reducing the amount of sebum the skin produces. It has also been used against viral outbreaks like Herpes, chicken pox, shingles, and a treatment for minor cuts and insect bites. On small areas of infection like warts and herpes sores it can be applied at 100% strength.
          It also works well against respiratory infections. It stimulates the body's white blood cell production to strengthen the immune system, opens airways and fights infection. Lemon is a common addition to cleansers, soaps, deodorizers and disinfectants for its deodorizing ability and fresh clean scent. Trace amounts are commonly used by the pharmaceutical companies to flavor bad tasting medicines.
          Lemon essential oil is thought to stimulate the mind to aid concentration and improve memory.
          In pest control it can repel fleas and other insects.
          Citrus essential oils are a great value. They are generally cheaper and often mixed with more expensive oils with similar functions to lower the cost of a formula. 

Note: Most essential oils cannot be taken internally, but even when they can, essential oils are highly concentrated and require dilution, special training and caution that Aroma & More does not yet provide. You can never drink any essential oils at 100% strength or diluted in water-based liquids.
Caution: Lemon essential oil contains bergaptene which is phototoxic. A typical reaction is an increased risk of sunburn. It is recommended to cover or avoid sunlight on areas of skin treated with Lemon for 12 to 24 hours. Citrus oils have short shelf lives and can cause skin sensitivity if old or oxidized. Essential oils can be harmful if used improperly. Information is provided for educational purposes only. It is up to the customer to determine if the product is right for their intended purpose. Special consideration should be made before applying essential oils to pregnant women, children or the elderly. If under a doctor's care, please consult the physician before using essential oils. If applying to skin essential oils must be diluted correctly and Aroma & More recommends testing on a small area of skin to check for reaction before attempting a full body massage. Claims have not been evaluated by the FDA.