Lemon
essential oil has a number of important uses in aromatherapy; one of
the citrus oils, Lemon has powerful aromatic properties, used by many
for centuries.
Lemon (citrus limon) essential
oil has traditionally been popular in many parts of Europe, especially
in Spain, where it is known as a 'cure-all'; the Spanish have used lemon
for primarily fevers and infections.
Lemon
essential oil is obtained by the cold expression of the outer part of
the fresh lemon peel. It can take up to 3,000 lemons to produce a kilo
of lemon essential oil; lemon oil has a light, citrus aroma. Lemon
essential oil is anti-infectious, anti-viral, digestive, astringent,
detoxifying, a tonic, antiseptic and anti-coagulant. Lemon is also
useful in skincare in treating oily skin and rejuvenating dull skin;
Lemon is useful in the treatment of hypertension, varicose veins,
circulation difficulties, digestive problems, warts and verrucas