Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon oil has a very fresh, sweet and citrusy fragrance that is not just good to smell, but also provides numerous health benefits. This plant has derived its name from the Arabic word 'laimun' or the Persian word 'limun'. The credit for introducing this plant in Europe goes to the crusaders. The method employed for digging out the oil from the fruit is cold compression. Due to its fresh fragrance, it is often used by Japanese in the making of several perfumes and foods. To know more about the lemon essential oil use, read on…

Lemon is known for its antimicrobial, antibacterial, tonic, anti-rheumatic, diuretic, anti-anemic, and antiseptic therapeutic properties. It enhances the concentration, thereby enabling you to have a clear focus in life. It serves as the best remedy for combating digestive problems, by diminishing the acidity level in the body. It plays the role of a tonic that keeps you away from the clutches of physical ailments such as Indigestion, Gout, Rheumatism, poor circulation and Arthritis. Lemon is of great value to mankind, as it is very rich in vitamins A, B and C.

Citrus limonum is the botanical name for lemon, which is more commonly known as Citrus Limon. It works wonders in getting rid of acne. Well, the list of health benefits of the oil extracted from lemon is not yet over. It is extremely beneficial in treating Gout, Cellulite, Rheumatism and Arthritis. Pale greenish-yellow in color, Lemon is usually thin in consistency, i.e. when it comes to viscosity, it is quite watery. The shelf life of a lemon is generally between 8 to 10 months. There are varioustherapies that make an extensive use of lemon such as vapor therapy.

Note: Being photosensitive in nature, it is not advisable to apply lemon oil going out in the sun.

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