Citrus limon from low-spray fruit peel, cold-pressed, from Argentina.
Aroma: Refreshing citrus scent reminiscent of the peel. Aroma is similar to fresh lemon rinds except richer and more concentrated. Lemon is used in most citrus-type colognes and perfumes. It lends a light, fresh sweetness in uplifting bath blends.
Possible Uses: Athlete's foot, Anti-anemic, antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antiseptic, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrisant, depurative, diuretic, hemostatic, hypotensive, insecticidal, sedative, tonic, vermifuge. chilblains, colds, corns, dull skin, flu, oily skin, spots, varicose veins, warts. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 56-66.] Milia (whiteheads), congestion and asthma in young children and infants - TTF
For the gentle treatment of the flu and to prevent its spread, diffuse 4 parts lemon to 1 part lavender wherever the sick person is. I use a pot on the stove when my children are sick. It gently clears congestion, alleviates symptoms and lifts the spirits, while keeping me well!
Lemons were introduced to Europe in the Middle Ages, used for digestion, blood cleansing and sweetening the breath after a meal. They reached the height of their fame by fighting scurvy in boat voyages.
Colour: Pale Yellow
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong
It blends well with all the other citrus oils, cardamom, chamomile, and ginger, oakmoss, benzoin, and vetiver.
Constituents: Limonene, Citral, Geranial, Citronellyl Acetate, Pinene [Shirley Price, The Aromatherapy Workbook (Hammersmith, London: Thorsons, 1993), 54-5.]
This batch: Contents: pinene, sabinene, myrcene, limonene, neral
Safety Information: Phototoxic. [Robert Tisserand, Essential Oil Safety (United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone, 1995), 207.] Do not use if the area of application will be exposed to sunlight for 24 hours due to its phototoxicity.
May cause skin irritation or sensitivity in some. [Julia Lawless, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils (Rockport, MA: Element Books, 1995), 120.]