Lemon essential oil

Is there anything fresher than the scent of lemon?

I love lemon, both the taste and the smell, and Lemon Essential oil is an oil I use every day, at least once a day 😍

🍋 I start every day by taking a few drops of Lemon Essential Oil in a large glass of water, because Lemon is good for digestion, supports our detoxification organs and is anti-bacterial, so it's a good start to the day. Remember that my advice only applies if you use doTERRA essential oils, as they are one of the few companies that offer Essential Oils that are guaranteed to be 100% pure and safe, as well as CPTG certified. But Lemon has so many more properties and uses.

According to the book "Modern Essentials", pure Lemon Essential oil has, among other things, following properties: it is Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Astringent, Refreshing, Toning/Strengthening.

🍋 A study shows, for example, that Lemon together with Peppermint Essential oil are very effective to inhale for pregnancy-sickness and other types of nausea. And a clinical study showed that new mothers who were allowed to inhale Lemon Essential Oil 4 times/day for 5 days, dramatically reduced maternal anxiety after childbirth.

🍋 Inhaling Lemon is mood-elevating and reduces temporary anxiety, by increasing the availability of Serotonin and Noradrenaline (key hormones that affect our mood) in the brain. Use, for example, a few drops of Lemon in a Diffuser to lift the mood.

Another study shows that Lemon, together with Sandalwood Essential oil improves memory.

And one study shows that Lemon essential oil is effective in oral Candida. Take 2 drops of Lemon in 1 teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar and "swish" around in your mouth for 30 seconds, spit out. Repeat 2-3 times/day for a few days.

🍋 Lemon is also fantastic as a cleaning product due to the bacteria-inhibiting and fat-dissolving properties. I usually mix 1 dl of vinegar (12%) with 2-3 dl of water and 20 drops of Lemon Essential oil in a glass spray bottle and use as a cleaning spray or window cleaner. Lemon is also effective at removing greasy stains and adhesive residues on, for example, glass jars. Dab a few drops of Lemon on the sticky residue and wipe off with paper towels, or take 2 drops of Lemon on a square of paper towels when you need to wipe off embedded grease under the fan.

🍋 Feel free to add 1-2 drops of Lemon to your facial cleanser in the evening, or to your facial toner, Lemon is cleansing, antibacterial and astringent, and slightly exfoliating. However, do not use Lemon on the skin if you are going to be in the sun, as it reacts to the sunlight and can cause sunburn, so wait 12 hours before exposing the skin to the sun if you have used Lemon on the skin.

🍋 I also make my own fabric softener, by mixing 5 dl of vinegar with 5 dl of water and 20-30 drops of Lemon in a glass bottle, then I add about ½ dl to the washing machine. Good for the environment, good for your health, good for the washing machine and good for the wallet, and it smells fresh! 😃

🍋 Lemon is perfect to use in a Diffuser as an air purifier, either just Lemon or you can add a few drops of Peppermint for a refreshing aroma.

There was a bit about how to use Lemon Essential Oil.

As usual, if you want to learn more about Essential Oils and how to use them, or know how to order Essential Oils and get a 25% discount, feel free to contact me. 😃

Take care!

/Patricia