Lemon (Citrus Limonum)
Lemon (Citrus Limonum)
Lemon essential oil is distilled from the rind of the lemon fruit and carries a bright clean scent that easily blends with many other oils. Lemon oil is calming and clarifying in nature helping to refresh the mind and clear away negative emotion in support of a positive outlook. Its high vitamin content and lymphatic release makes it a wonderful immune system booster. Lemon oil is best known for its astringent and cleansing properties making it a great oil to use in cleaning blends both for the body and household surfaces.
**Citrus oils are considered to be phototoxic making you more vulnerable to the sun. Use caution when working with these oils in extended direct sunlight.
**The therapeutic value of citrus oils is highly volatile, cap oils quickly after use and use within six months of purchase for the most beneficial results.