17. Lemon Essential oil is a “Dual-Purpose” oil and I love it! I put a drop or two in my glass of water each day and in my cup of hot tea. Lemon has helped me when I’m struggling with feeling down or overwhelmed – I just diffuse it or take the cap off of the bottle and inhale deeply. So many great ways to use Lemon essential oil! I’ve even used it to make my own dishwasher detergent! It worked beautifully! Jean Valnet, M.D. proved that lemon oil can kill meningococcus bacteria in 15 minutes, typhoid bacilli in one hour, Staphylococcus aureus in two hours, and Pneumococcus bacteria in three hours. A 0.2% solution of lemon oil can kill diphtheria bacteria in 20 minutes and inactivate TB bacteria. Lemon is widely used in skin care products to cleanse the skin and help reduce wrinkles and combat acne. Research done by Koromi, et al., in 1995 showed that lemon has antidepressant effects. Lemon is rich in limonene. This has been studied in over 50 clinical studies for its ability to combat tumor growth. University researchers in Japan did a study on how different fragrances increase mental accuracy and concentration. In the study they found that diffusing lemon resulted in 54% fewer errors. When aromas were diffused during test taking, the scores increased by as much as 50%. 1995 study from Mie University found that citrus fragrances boosted immunity, induced relaxation, and reduced depression. Cautions: When applying lemon essential oil, or any citrus oils, do not apply to areas of the body that will be exposed to direct sunlight or UV light within 24 hours.
Posted on: Thu, 03 Jul 2014 18:27:45 +0000
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