Lemons have long been valued for more than lemonade. Lemon essential oil is cold pressed/express from lemon rinds, and contains the main chemical components of d-Limonene, alpha and beta pinenes.
Lemon oil is one of the most “essential” oils to have on hand, and may actually be the most powerful of all the essential oils. Lemon oil works primarily with the digestive, immune, and respiratory systems, promoting healthy function in the body.
This essential oil comes in most the starter kits!
What are the benefits of Lemon Essential Oil?
There are dozens of healthy benefits for the use of Lemon Essential oil. A few of its primary benefits include:
- Lemon oil cleanses and purifies the air and surfaces.
- It boosts the immune system by stimulating production of white and red blood cells.
- It supports healthy respiratory function.
- It help to promote a positive mood by refreshing the mind and helping to create a positive mindset.
- It is a great cleansing agent, cleansing the body, clothes, dishes, and household surfaces.
- It is frequently used in perfumes, soaps, cosmetics, and beverages.
What are Lemon’s cautions?
It may cause skin irritation in sensitive people. Avoid direct sunlight after use, as it may have a mild photo toxic effect.
Top Ten Uses for Lemon Essential Oil
- Lemon essential oil is a good teeth whitener. Mix Lemon oil, baking soda, and coconut oil and rub on your teeth for 2 minutes before rinsing.
- Add lemon oil to a spray bottle to clean your house without using chemicals. Mix 1 cup of vinegar, 10 drops of Lemon oil, and 2-4 cups of water in a spray bottle for a powerful, all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Using Lemon oil on your skin can improve your complexion and leave your skin soft and supple. It benefits skin by deeply nourishing. You can make a luxurious sugar scrub for cleaning and exfoliating your skin naturally using lemon oil. You will find a recipe here.
- Lemon oil is also effective as a hair tonic. It can help you to get strong, healthy, and shiny hair. Try this Homemade Shampoo using Lemon Essential Oil as an ingredient
- Lemon eradicates unpleasant odors and clears the air. Use 2-3 drops of Lemon in a diffuser. Lemon oil can be combined with one of your favorite essential oils for a refreshing, multi-faceted aroma.
- Lemon oil is a wonderful help to maintain feelings of clear airways and easy breathing. Try using 2-3 drops in a steam inhalation, or mix 1-2 drops with a carrier oil and rub on chest and neck. Use 2-3 drops in a cold compress to cool down the body.
- Lemon oil can be used on lower back muscles and neck after a long day sitting at the computer or a hard workout. Use 2-3 drops in a carrier oil and massage on the body. You can also add 8-10 drops in bath water for a refreshing bath.
- Lemon oil makes a great furniture polish; simply add a few drops to olive oil to clean, protect, and shine wood finishes.
- Lemon oil can be used to toughen fingernails. Mix 2-3 drops in a carrier oil and massage into cuticle and on fingernails regularly.
- Lemon oil is a great removal for gum, grease, and sticker residue. Apply some oil over grease stains before washing. Use a drop or more over sticker residue to remove from walls or windows.
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Lemon and Emotions
Lemon is the oil of focus. The delightful citrusy aroma of Lemon oil nourishes the mind and aids concentration. Lemon is a wonderful aid for children struggling with school. It teaches individuals to be mentally present by focusing on one thing at a time. Emotionally, Lemon inspires a natural playfulness and buoyancy in the heart. It infuses the soul with energy, confidence, and alertness. (source)
Companion Oils: Rosemary, frankincense, geranium, lavender
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Please, please, PLEASE never use lemon EO on teeth! It will strip tooth enamel and cause irreparable damage. Ironically, enamel keeps teeth from looking stained, thus suggesting one use lemon EO as a whitener is a harmful mistake.
I love the smell of lemon oil!! thanks for the great information!
We keep a bottle of Lemon (or Purify) in each bathroom. I live with all boys, and the air in there often needs purification! 🙂 Just 1-3 drops in the toilet bowl really freshens the air.