Lemon essential oil

Lemon Essential Oil

The lemon essential oil is extracted through cold pressing of the peels, one of the classic and most natural methods of extracting essential oils. It is obtained from the fruits of the Citrus Limonum plant from the Rutaceae family, a plant characterized by white and fragrant flowers and yellow, oval fruits rich in juice.

The essential oils for online sale on terzaluna.com are classified as food supplements. This attests to their excellent quality. They are naturally extracted essential oils, without the use of any solvent, but only through natural methods such as pressing, percolation, or steam distillation. The terza luna essential oils can also be used orally, but one must be careful about the quantities ingested. Never exceed two drops daily. This is because an essential oil is a very potent concentrate that if taken in quantities greater than two drops a day can be hepatotoxic.

Properties of Lemon Essential Oil

There are several properties of lemon essential oil. It mainly possesses relaxing, purifying, antiseptic, and toning properties.

• Relaxing: acting on the nervous system and the psyche of the person. If used as a massage oil or with a room diffuser, it helps counteract headaches and stress.
• Purifying: detoxifying from excess toxins. Recommended in cases of liver insufficiency and high blood pressure. It promotes digestion by stimulating the functions of the liver and pancreas.
• Antiseptic: it is also an excellent antibiotic and is therefore used from the first appearance of flu symptoms such as cold, cough, fever, and sore throat. Its hemostatic and antibiotic properties are also known.
• Toning: for the entire circulatory system. If used in cases of cellulite or heavy legs, it stimulates venous and lymphatic circulation, strengthens blood vessels, and thins the blood.

How to Use Lemon Essential Oil

The uses of lemon essential oil are multiple thanks to its numerous beneficial effects of the plant. The uses can be applicable in aromatherapy and with internal and external uses.

• Inhaling it, through the use of an essential oil diffuser, can promote relaxation of the nervous system. It combats headaches, promotes concentration, purifies the air, and promotes pleasant breathing.
• If applied to the skin, once diluted, it has been shown to be useful in stimulating blood circulation, relaxing tense muscles, and draining excess fluids. It is also used as a face cream thanks to its astringent and sebum-normalizing action useful in case of oily skin.
• Through oral use, always diluted with a teaspoon of honey, you can take advantage of its purifying properties.
• Foot baths, baths, and steams, always adding two drops of oil to the solutions. For cystitis, half-baths are particularly indicated, which are partial baths where you sit.
• On the hair, if diluted with a good shampoo or hair oil, it is used to take advantage of its lightening and sebum-normalizing effect. Particularly suitable for oily hair.

Lemon Essential Oil: Contraindications

The lemon essential oil is non-toxic, therefore it does not have particular contraindications, but it can irritate the skin or cause sensitization reactions in particular predisposed individuals. It is, however, phototoxic, so it should not be used on the skin if it is subsequently exposed directly to the sun or tanning lamps.

Plant Description

The lemon plant belongs to the Rutaceae family, consisting of about 1,600 plants of tropical and subtropical origin. Generally, it grows to a height between 3 and 6 meters and is characterized by an intense green color and a large number of elliptical-shaped leaves. The flowers of the lemon plant are white, while the fruits from which lemon essential oil is extracted are yellow with a hard peel. In addition to its aesthetic appearance, it has an intense fragrance. If cared for properly, it can grow in any climate and altitude.

Historical Notes

The lemon plant has ancient origins, believed to be native to India and China, with its cultivation dating back to 1000 BC. It was later spread to the Mediterranean Europe and the Middle East, while Christopher Columbus exported lemon trees to America, turning South American countries into important lemon producers today.

Where to Buy Lemon Essential Oil

If you are looking for high-quality lemon essential oil, on the Terza Luna online shop you can purchase lemon essential oil at a very affordable price. The 10cl package of lemon essential oil costs only 8 euros.