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Essential Oils

LEMON (CITRUS LIMONOM)

		Introduction
		Safety Precuations
		Chamomile, Roman
		Frakincense
		Ylang Ylang
		Cedarwood
		Neroli-Orange-Blossom
		Orange
		Bergamot
		Petitgrain
		Lemon
		Grapefruit
		Myrrh
		Cypress
		Eucalyptus
		Clove
		Fennel
		Jasmine
		Juniper
		Lavender
		Tea Tree
		Cajeput
		Melissa/Lemon Balm
		Peppermint
		Basil
		Marjoram
		Geranium
		Pine
		Black Pepper
		Patchouli
		Rose
		Rosemary
		Clary Sage
		Sandalwood
		Vetiver
		Ginger
		Blending Oils
		Extraction Methods
		Application Methods

Effects: Cleansing and stimulating.

Aroma: Top note.

This evergreen tree is thought to have originated in India, and now grows extensively in southern Europe, particularly in Portugal and Spain.

Properties:

Antiseptic.
Astringent.
Antiviral.
Stimulant

Contra-indications:
May irritate sensitive skin. Photo toxic.

Extraction:
Expression of the outer part of the rind of the fruit.

Uses:

Sinusitis.
Sore throat.
Tonsillitis.
Inflammation of the gums.
Migraine.
Chilblains.
Verrucae.

Lemon is also a good first aid treatment for snake and insect bites. Also has a great use in skin and beauty care as a skin tonic and helps clear warts, corns and verrucae.

It has a general cleansing effect on the body. Lemon may be effective in relieving headaches and rheumatic pains.

It can be used in a vaporizer but should NOT be inhaled and sun and sun beds should be avoided for several hours after use on the skin.

Scent: Refreshing, clean, lively.

Combines with:

Chamomile.
Frankincense.
Lavender.
Sandalwood.
Ylang-Ylang.
Other citrus oils.