Lemon is a citrus fruit in the Rutaceae family. The Essential Oil is distilled from the peel. It takes 75 lemons to make one 15mL bottle of quality essential oil. Extremely powerful antimicrobial agent, lemons and lemon essential oil have been used for health purposes for at least 1000 years. The health benefits of lemons are well established, with many studies available. One study showed that simply breathing in the essential oil of lemons improved the neurological activity that promotes the breakdown of body fat.

Botanical Name: Citrus limon

Common Name: Lemon

Odor Description: Sharp, citrus, refreshing. It is a Top Note.

ORAC Value (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity)- 660

GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe)

Key Constituents: Monoterpenes (80+%)

Medical Properties: Antibacterial, antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antiviral, anxiolytic, astringent, diuretic, lipolytic, carminative, detoxifier, digestive tonic, hypotensive, immuno booster

Body Systems Affected: Can affect every body system but primarily Circulatory, Digestive, Immune, Lymph, Nervous, Skin

Potential Medical Uses: Circulatory problems, arteriosclerosis, obesity, parasites, UTIs, varicose veins, anxiety, acne, hypertension, digestive problems

Usage: Aromatically, Topically, Ingestion