Lemon Essential Oil

[Philip]

Lemon Essential Oil
Memory Aid - Antiseptic - Skin Brightener

YouTube Video on Lemon Oil

LEMON OIL

The very thought of lemon essential oil brings an enormous smile to my face. Visions of summer, green grass, and the warm wind blowing through the leaves of a shade tree while sipping on ice cold lemonade easily come to mind.

The scent of Lemon oil is uplifting and full of vitality. The uses for this oil are almost endless...and best of all it is very affordable!

So let’s juice this lemon and discover the wonders of it’s healing potential.

For the Mind...

Inhaling the aroma of lemon increases concentration and the ability to memorize while bringing a sense of warmth and fun to intellectual pursuits. University researchers in Japan found that diffusing lemon essential oil in an office environment dramatically improved mental accuracy, reducing worker errors by 54% and increasing test scores by 50%.

For the Body...

I am absolutely amazed and wowed by the multitude of ways that this simple oil can be used to assist the body in healing.

First of all it is a powerful antiseptic. Research by Jean Valnet, M.D., has shown that vaporized Lemon essential oil can kill meningococcus bacteria in 15 minutes, typhoid in one hour, staph in two hours and germs causing pneumonia within three hours. Even a 0.2% solution of Lemon essential oil can kill diphtheria bacteria in 20 minutes.

Its antiseptic properties will last for twenty days. 20 days! Making it perfect for destroying air-borne germs in hospital rooms, waiting rooms, and schools.

It is also an immune system stimulant, believed to activate white blood cell formation which assists is preventing colds or the flu.

Great for circulation, it aids in reducing blood pressure. Because it enhances blood flow it is used in the treatment of varicose veins. To use in this capacity mix in a 1 to 1 ratio with Cypress essential oil and apply as a compress.

Acting as an astringent and a styptic that stops wounds from bleeding, it is an excellent remedy when used in a compress or as a cleanser for treating bleeding wounds. Put a drop of Lemon essential oil on bleeding gums caused by gingivitis or tooth extraction.

Use it to assist in bringing down fevers. Simply blend 1 drop of lemon and 3 drops peppermint into a massage oil and administer a full body massage.

Because it cleanses the body of uric acid, a side effect of high acidity, Lemon essential oil taken orally will help counteract a high acid content in body. Making it a preferred remedy for rheumatism and gout.

Other know uses include the ability to relieve headaches and migraines, treating throat pain, and accelerating recovery time from bronchitis and flu. The inhalation is considered of benefit to asthmatics too.

For the Skin...

It is a renowned skin brightener. Especially useful for bringing overly oily skin back into balance. It breaks down fat in the body, to do so massage several drops of Lemon essential oil on cellulite to improve circulation and help eliminate waste from the cells.

Use it on bug bites and cold sores to speed up healing and reduce pain.

For the Emotions...

Inhale this revitalizing oil to reduce depression and psychological weariness. It is also useful in assisting with decision making.


Botany and Extraction
Lemons grow on 15 foot high trees that produce fruit and white blossoms year-round. Sensitive to cold temperatures and high humidity, Lemon trees thrive in the arid, subtropical climates of southern California and the Mediterranean region, where they grow in large, fragrant orchards.

The high temperatures needed for steam distillation would destroy the subtle, fresh aroma of lemon oil, which is best preserved by cold-pressing the fresh peel. Cold-pressing will yield six to seven pounds of oil from one ton of fresh fruit.


Additional Ways to Use

• Dilute 2 drops in 1/2 a glass of water and gargle for colds or throat and mouth infections

• For treatment of itchy eczema and measles add 1-2 drops to a sponge bath.

• It is high in vitamin C and is therefore beneficial for treating anemia, simply drop 1 drop to a pitcher of water and enjoy all day long.

• Rub a drop of Lemon essential oil on a wart, corn, callous, or bunyon morning and night until it disappears. Massage two drops on location to clear athlete's foot.

• Add 1 drop to a smoothie.

CAUTION: Citrus oils should NOT be applied to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light within 12 hours. The reason for this is because it strengthens the effects of sunlight.

Household uses

• Diffuse to clean and disinfect the air in any room. Create a portable air freshener by combining 10 drops with spring water in a spray bottle.

• Use 1-2 drops of Lemon essential oil to remove gum, oil, grease spots or crayon. I use it in this way all the time, to remove the stickiness left behind by price tags. It has also a saved the day by removing permanent marker from surfaces.

• Add 2-3 drops of Lemon essential oil to water and spray counter tops to sterilize them.

• Soak your dishcloth overnight in a bowl of water and a drop of Lemon essential oil to disinfect and kill germs.

• Add a drop of Lemon essential oil to your dishwasher before the wash cycle.

• Put 10-15 drops of Lemon essential oil in each gallon of carpet cleaning solution to help pull out stains and brighten the rug. This also leaves the room smelling super fresh.

• Use 30 drops of Lemon essential oil in the washing machine instead of chlorine bleach.

• Put Lemon rinds in your garbage disposal to disinfect and to enjoy instant aromatherapy.

Recipes
Constipation Blend

15 drops Rosemary oil
10 drops Lemon oil
5 drops Peppermint oil

Mix together in 2 Tablespoons massage oil and massage in a counterclockwise direction over the lower abdomen three times per day.

Add to massage oil or bath water to assist with digestive problems, fatigue, infections, obesity, rheumatism, depression, stress, and as a general tonic.

Add to coconut oil to treat cuts, boils, and minor wounds.

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[Jalaska]

hi philip. watched the lemon oil video and picked up several of your suggestions. it was the best kind of info: useful. among things people can deploy to improve their lives right now. thanks for posting it.