LEMON (Citrus limon, C. limonum)

Oil is pressed from the peel of the fruit. Produced in Italy, Argentina, USA.

SAFETY: Photo-toxic, avoid exposure to direct sunlight or UV light source within 24 hours of application to skin. May be irritating to skin in very sensitive individuals. Classification: monoterpene, contains coumarin and furocoumarin.

USAGE HISTORY: Established usage in Greek and European aromatic medicine.

PROPERTIES:

• Internal-oral; topical; inhalation
• Improves digestion, constipation, detoxification, liver and pancreatic stimulant, balances blood sugar (Antispasmodic, digestive, hepatic, detoxifier, stomachic)
• Diffusion treatment for all respiratory infections (Decongestant, antiseptic)
• Stimulates all glandular secretion, aids kidney infection, nephritis
• Disinfectant, clears airborne bacteria, topical disinfectant, stimulates white blood cell production, cancer treatment (Antibacterial, antiseptic, antifungal)
• Helps nosebleeds, arteriosclerosis, poor circulation
• Treatment for mouth ulcers, gum dis-ease, acne, herpes, cellulite, oily skin, lightens skin pigments, tightens blood vessels
• Lymphatic cleanser, helps varicose veins and phlebitis
• Strengthens connective tissue
• Systems: Immune, integumentary, respiratory, muscular-skeletal, digestive, endocrine, genito-urinary, cardio-vascular, lymphatic, reproductive, nervous

PERFUME NOTE: Top note

EMOTIONAL/SPIRITUAL:

• Improves mental clarity and alertness, stimulates brain and all senses
• Enhances concentration
• Useful for conflict in thoughts and intellect, connects essence self to emotional self
• Chakra: Solar plexus