LEMON
Botanical name: Citrus x limon (synonymous with Citrus limonum)

Also Known As (AKA):  Cedro Oil

Therapeutic Benefit - Mind:  Lemon is clarifying, cleansing, cheering, and cooling. It improves concentration and memory and dispels anxiety.

Therapeutic Benefit - Body:  Lemon is antiseptic, anti-acid, antibacterial, anti-fungal, astringent, anti-infectious, antiviral, and a bactericide. It is excellent for oily skin, dull skin, cuts and wounds. Lemon is an immunity, lymphatic, and circulatory system stimulant. It is good for coughs, fever, and upset stomach. Lemon is also an effective heart tonic and lowers high blood pressure. It can detoxify the blood, kidneys and liver. Lemon helps remove corns and warts, and soothes insect bites and stings. It can also be used for diabetes, gallstones, kidney stones, infections, constipation, and anemia. Lemon is a water purifier when added to the water. It also makes a great disinfectant.

Therapeutic Benefit - Spirit:  Lemon opens the throat chakra. It is used in purification ceremonies and to boost physical energy and vitality.

Application Method:  Dilute 10 drops in 1 oz carrier oil, massage oil, or lotion and apply to skin. Use 4 drops in 2 cups of hot water for a steam.

Action Word:  Cleansing

Color Energy:  Yellow - Cleansing

Fragrance:  Citrus, fresh, light, tart

Note:  Top Note

Color of Oil:  Pale to deep yellow

Major Chemical Constituents:  beta-pinene, citral, limonene, terpinene

Common Adulterants:  Lemon terpenes, orange terpenes, lime oil, grapefruit oil, citral (synthetic or bioidentical)

Blends well with:  Benzoin, Bergamot, Cardamom, Carrot, Chamomile, Citronella, Clary Sage, Cypress, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Grapefruit, Jasmine, Juniper, Lavender, Lime, Mandarin, Neroli, Orange, Peppermint, Rose, Sage, Sandalwood, Tangerine, Tea Tree, Thyme, Vanilla, Ylang Ylang

Botany:  A small evergreen tree that grows to 20 feet and bears yellow citrus fruit.

History:  The exact origins of Lemon are a mystery. It is believed they originated in the Far East in India and China. Lemon was introduced to Iraq and Egypt around 700 AD. Lemons then entered Europe before Columbus brought them to North America in 1493. The lemon is actually a man made hybrid of wild plants.

Warnings:  Avoid direct sun – may cause photosensitivity. May irritate sensitive skin.