Escentia Lemon Pure Essential Oil gives off a fresh, citrusy scent that brightens up any room. It may aid digestion when massaged onto the stomach in diluted form, and has been used to ease nausea. It is also utilized in aromatherapy, cleaning and furniture products, as well as to add a refreshing scent to homes and work spaces. When inhaled it could help to reduce seasonal allergies.
The lemon, Citrus limon, is a species of small evergreen tree in the flowering plant family Rutaceae, native to South Asia, primarily North eastern India. Its fruits are ellipsoidal in shape. Lemons contain numerous phytochemicals, including polyphenols, terpenes, and tannins.
Did you know: If you apply undiluted lemon essential oil onto many kinds of warts regularly, remembering to surround the good skin with a ‘barrier’ (such as coconut oil or neural gel), the wart will drop off after a while.
Features
° Country of origin: South Africa
° Method of extraction: Escentia’s Lemon Essential Oil is extracted from the peel of fresh lemons using a “cold-pressing” process that pricks and rotates the peel as oil is released.
° Pure
° Cleansing and detoxifying
° Helps soothe nervous conditions and reduce depression and anxiety
° Natural diuretic
° Natural cleaner and sanitiser
° Soothes sore throats
° May ease morning sickness
Size: 10ml
Directions
For a sore throat try gargling with 3 drops of lemon oil in a half glass of water.
For colds and flu, use six drops of lemon oil in your steamer/vapouriser to keep your lungs clear and energise your mind
For a household disinfectant add a few drops lemon oil to your cleaning cloth before wiping down germ laden surfaces such as chopping blocks
For oil prone skin, blend 10-12 drops of lemon oil with 50ml of jojoba oil to make your own face care recipethat will keep your skin clear
To soften calluses, corns, or bunions massage a few drops of lemon oil on to the bottoms of your feet every night
Add two drops to your herbal tea as an immune booster
Make your own Window Cleaner: Just fill a spray bottle with 50% water, 50% vinegar, and add 15 drops lemon oil
Lemon oil is also good for oily hair; add a few drops to your shampoo
For a hand sanitiser, make up a spray bottle filled with water and just add between 20-30 drops of lemon essential oil
Precautions
Lemon is photosensitive, wait 45 minutes after applying before going out into the sun. May affect sensitive skin. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
Allergen Information
No animal testing.
No petrochemicals, no parabens, no synthetic fragrances or colorants.
Blends well with: Chamomile, eucalyptus, frankincense, geranium, peppermint, sandalwood, and ylang ylang.