Citrus limonum
The ancient Egyptians used lemon as an antidote to food poisoning. This radiant essential oil is versatile around the home for cleaning and purifying and features a quintessentially energising, uplifting citrus scent that detoxes and cleans the body of impurities.
Aroma: Top Note
Perfume: Light, tangy and true lemon. Like fresh lemon rind except richer and more concentrated.
Blends well with: lavender, rose, sandalwood, benzoin, ginger, eucalyptus, geranium, fennel, juniper, neroli and tea tree.
Indications: anti-acid, anti-anaemic, antimicrobial, anti-rheumatic, anti-sclerotic, antiseptic, anti-fungal, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrisant, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, haemostatic, hypotensive, insecticidal, rubefacient, tonic and vermifuge.
Part of plant used: fruit peel
Type of extraction: cold-pressed
Origin of Raw Material: Spain/Italy, Country of Manufacture: France
Precautions: Can increase photosensitivity in sunlight. Considered safe for use during pregnancy.