Description
Lemon Essential Oil
Botanical name: Citrus Limonum
Lemon Essential Oil.
Conversional or Organic.
Lemon Essential Oil is extracted by cold pressing the citrus peel. In other words, the essence of the lemon—that concentrated yellow rind—is mechanically pressed to extract the beneficial oil. While the lemon tree is native to Asia, plenty of ancient cultures, including the Romans, Egyptians, and Indians, used this sour, acidic fruit for its healing properties. Eventually, lemon trees made their way over to Europe, and subsequently moved to North Africa and the Middle East. The bright citrus fruit, which is rich in Vitamin C, made voyages across the world as sailors hailing from England ate them to protect against scurvy.
Lemons are rich in vitamins and also help in the process of digestion. This essential oil is popular for its anti-bacterial properties. Its other properties are antiseptic, anti-fungal, carminative, calming, and astringent properties. According to a study, lemon possesses the best anti-microbial properties among all the essential oils, People use it as part of treatment against infections and wounds. Other benefits include the following:
- Weight loss
- Help melt belly fat
- Strengthens the immune system
- Natural antibiotic for colds, bronchitis, throat infections and flu
- Relieves tension and anxiety
- Relieves stress
- Headaches and migraines
- Improves mental health
- Increases focus and concentration
- Works as an anti-aging agent
- Flushes out toxic substances
- Stops bleeding
- Helps treat asthma
- Treats mouth ulcers, gum problems such as gingivitis
- Can get rid of warts
- Helps clear the skin from acne, boils and spots
- Hair care
- Promotes hair growths
- Can help remedy discolored skin
- Can remove foul odors and disinfect at the same time
