Lemon Essential Oil

Properties of Lemon Peel Essential Oil

Stimulates the immune system: Lemon essential oil is traditionally known to stimulate our immune system, helping to prevent frequent illnesses.

Regulates metabolism: The components of lemon help regulate liver function and our overall metabolism.

General and respiratory antiseptic: Lemon essential oil has the ability to eliminate a large number of bacteria and viruses, especially when used in diffusion.

Nervous system tonic: When used in diffusion, lemon acts as a stimulant for the nervous system, providing that boost of energy and vitality we sometimes need.

Anxiolytic and antidepressant: Lemon helps with anxiety, irritability, and depression, and also supports those suffering from insomnia and repetitive thoughts.

Practical Uses and Applications of Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon essential oil has traditionally been used to help in the following situations:

General health: Blood clotting problems (blood thinner), antifungal, nausea, digestive, pancreatic, and liver congestion, epidemic prevention, hemorrhoids.

Nervous system: Anxiety, depression, general fatigue, lack of concentration

Recipes with Lemon Essential Oil

IN THE KITCHEN

• To prepare lemonade or cocktails: Add 1 drop of lemon essential oil to a cocktail or 3-4 drops to 1 liter of lemonade to give extra flavor and aroma, with all the properties of the Essential Oil.
• To prepare cakes or pastries: Use your lemon essential oil to flavor your desserts. Remember that if you use it before baking, you will need to use more than if you use it without heating!

IN DIFFUSION

• To calm and relax during the day: Add 4-5 drops to a diffuser along with lavender and frankincense essential oils.
• To relax and induce sleep: Add 4-5 drops to a diffuser along with ylang-ylang and lavender essential oils.
• To calm anxiety and clear the mind: Add 4-5 drops to a diffuser along with frankincense essential oil.

IN COSMETICS

• To fade skin spots: Add 20 drops of lemon essential oil to 30ml of rosehip oil and apply every night to the affected area.
• As a mask to give brightness and cleanliness to the skin: Mix 3 drops of lemon essential oil with 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil and apply to the face and neck.

Lemon Essential Oil Pairs Well With:

• Lavender
• Atlas Cedarwood
• Helichrysum Italicum (Immortelle)
• Roman Chamomile
• Peppermint
• Coconut Oil

Recommended Dilutions for Lemon Essential Oil

Maximum generic dilution recommended for adults: 2%
Maximum generic dilution recommended for children: 0.25% (over 6 years old)

Remember that lemon essential oil is phototoxic, so never apply it topically during the day.

Essential oils are highly concentrated substances and must be diluted for most uses. Use our dilution chart for more detailed information on the correct use of essential oils:

ESSENTIAL OILS DILUTION GENERAL GUIDE

Notes from Our Aromatherapy Experts

Identification

Botanical name: Citrus limon (L.), Rutaceae

Origin: Spain

Extraction method: Scarification and mechanical pressing (without solvents or refining processes).

Distilled or extracted part: Fruit peel, fruit rind.

INCI: Citrus Limon Peel Oil

Safety

Do not expose skin to the sun for 8 hours after topical use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Some natural components of this essential oil may pose an allergy risk to some people. Always perform a tolerance test before using preparations by applying a few drops to the inside of the elbow.

Topical use: Suitable in dilution (maximum 2%)

Diffuser: Suitable

Phototoxicity: Yes

Sensitizing: Yes

Irritant: No

Natural Allergens Present in This Essential Oil:

Limonene <70% Linalool <0.5% Geraniol <0.05% Citral <3.2%

Storage of Essential Oils

It is equally important to know how to store essential oils to ensure they remain in good condition and do not become toxic or irritating due to oxidation or contamination. We recommend reading this small guide:

Storage of Essential Oils

Important

The information provided by Essenciales comes from popular sources and is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to offer or sell this product as a diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease. The International Federation of Aromatherapists does not recommend the ingestion or internal use of essential oils except under the strict supervision of a physician or qualified aromatherapy and clinical phytotherapy doctor. Always dilute essential oils well. If you are pregnant, have epilepsy, liver failure, or a health problem, use essential oils only under medical prescription. Never use essential oils on children without proper knowledge or professional guidance.

Never ignore professional medical advice.
Essenciales does not give medical advice nor engage in the practice of medicine.