Effects: Cleansing and stimulating.
Aroma: Top note.
This evergreen tree is thought to have originated in India, and now grows extensively in southern Europe, particularly in Portugal and Spain.
Properties:
- Antiseptic.
- Astringent.
- Antiviral.
- Stimulant
Contra-indications:
May irritate sensitive skin. Photo toxic.
Extraction:
Expression of the outer part of the rind of the fruit.
Uses:
- Sinusitis.
- Sore throat.
- Tonsillitis.
- Inflammation of the gums.
- Migraine.
- Chilblains.
- Verrucae.
Lemon is also a good first aid treatment for snake and insect bites. Also has a great use in skin and beauty care as a skin tonic and helps clear warts, corns and verrucae.
It has a general cleansing effect on the body. Lemon may be effective in relieving headaches and rheumatic pains.
It can be used in a vaporizer but should NOT be inhaled and sun and sun beds should be avoided for several hours after use on the skin.
Scent: Refreshing, clean, lively.
Combines with:
- Chamomile.
- Frankincense.
- Lavender.
- Sandalwood.
- Ylang-Ylang.
- Other citrus oils.
