Lemon (Citrus limonum)
Country of Origin Italy
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Description of Scent
A fresh ,light citrus scent
History
Surprising as it may sound, the precise origin of the lemon tree has never been established.
Christopher Columbus took lemon seeds with him as he set sail on his second expedition in 1493, and they were planted on the island of Hispaniola now known as Haiti & Dominican Republic. From there, the lemon quickly spread to West Indies.
It is also known that Franciscan missionaries introduced the fruit to California in the late 18th century, and by 1804 there were orchards from just 400 seedlings. California is now probably the largest producer of lemon essential oil in the world.
lemon is widely documented throughout history for its healing qualities, having been first used in Ayurvedic and Chinese traditional medicine and then later adopted in European folk medicine. Lemon juice and honey, or lemon juice with ginger has been universally taken as a remedy for colds since records began.
Over the years, lemon juice has been taken internally to treat arthritis and rheumatism, digestive problems, dysentery, hiccoughs, jaundice and palpitations. In Italy, the sweetened juice was used to help conditions like gingivitis, stomatitis, and inflammation of the tongue,
In the late 18th century, it was discovered that fresh lemon juice was a fantastic treatment for scurvy. To the untrained sailors’ eye, over-ripe limes resembled unripe lemons, and both fruits were used as the cure for the disease. This eventually led to early American mariners giving British sailors the nickname of ‘limejuicers’, or “Limeys”
Extraction Method
Cold Pressed
Constituents
Limonene, Pinene, Terpinene, Citral, Bergamotene.
Properties
Anti-Anaemic, Antiseptic, Antisclerotic ,Alkaline, Anti-Aging, Anti-Arthritic, Antifungal, Antis-Pasmodic, Antitoxic, Astringent, Bactericidal, Calming, Carminative, Cicatrisant, Clarifying, Cordial, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Haemostatic, Hypotenser, Insect Re
Contraindications
Phototoxic - Avoid Strong Sunlight After Treatment. Take Care With Sensitive Skins, Use Low Doses.
General
Lemon has an impressive list of therapeutic and antiseptic properties, making a valuable contribution in helping to ease symptoms of arthritis and rheumatism, poor circulation, cellulite, high blood pressure, oedema and varicose veins.
Like many citrus oils, lemon is a mild photo-sensitiser and should not be used neat on the skin prior to exposure to direct sunlight or UV sunbeds. Having said that Lemon is excellent in helping to treat greasy hair, oily skin as well as acne, boils & insect bites
Lemon can also be helpful for the mind, sharpening focus and reducing negative thoughts
Blends well with ylang ylang, geranium, rose and sandalwood, Roman chamomile, cypress, fennel, juniper berry, lavender, neroli and other citrus oils.
Safety
DILUTE TO 5% OR LESS IN A CARRIER OIL BEFORE SKIN APPLICATION. KEEP OUT OF EYES. DO NOT SWALLOW.
Full
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