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Sunday, March 21, 2010

In aromatherapy Lemon essential oil has an amazingly wide range of uses. The lemon conjures up images of freshness and cleanliness and sunshine and lemonade. Lemon essential oil is obtained by cold pressing of the fresh peel this essential oil has a tart and tangy, scintillating clean lemon scent and smells just like the freshly grated peel.As Lemon oil comes from the fresh peel it should be obtained exclusively from organically grown fruits that are pesticide-free.

Lemon essential oil has high amounts of a compound called limonene. This compound has been researched for its ability to combat cell mutation, which is the first stage to cancer. A personal friend of mine was able to beat breast cancer by using lemon essential oil.

Also, it improves circulation and stimulates the immune system by increasing white blood cells. Health wise, it is mostly used for circulatory problems, arteriosclerosis, obesity, parasites, urinary tract infections, varicose veins, anxiety, hypertension, digestive problems, depression and acne.

Lemon essential oil has antiseptic-like properties and contains compounds that have been studied for their effects on immune functions. It may serve as an insect repellent and may be beneficial for the skin.

The strong antiseptic qualities of this oil are good for cleaning insect bites, cuts and wounds. It is said to have an antiseptic nature for sore throats from coughs, flu and colds; and is useful in lowering high fevers.

Lemon essential oil is helpful for:

1. Bites and stings: Dab neat oil on to the bite or sting.

2. Catarrh/colds: Mix in carrier oil and massage the face and head, or inhale.

3. Chilblains: Mix into carrier oil and gently rub the affected areas three to four times a day. Or use in a footbath, soaking the feet for fifteen minutes.

4. Cold sores: Dab with a cotton bud which has been soaked in 2 tsp (10 ml) of boiled water to which 5 drops of oil have been added.

5. Mouth ulcers: Dab on the neat oil, or make a gargle adding five drops to a medium size glass of water.

Add a drop of Lemon to your water to purify it and remove any toxins. If you're traveling and don't know if the water is of good quality, add a drop before drinking to protect yourself. CAUTION: do not consume an essential oil that is not therapeutic grade, EOBBD tested!

Lemon is a mood elevator, diffuse it to perk up your mood and make everything around you feel clean, fresh, and bright. Excellent to diffuse in a sick room to help prevent others from getting ill and to help the person who is ill have a more cheery disposition. It's like letting the sunshine in.

It is an excellent oil for treating high blood pressure-simply use it on the soles of the feet. It can be used for obesity and also weakness and loss of appetite. It is cleansing and detoxifying for the liver and can benefit problems like cellulite. Lemon's astringent properties are helpful for skin wrinkles. It is also effective against scabies and other parasites. Lemon oil clarifies everything through upliftment and focus making it beneficial for anxiety.