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Lemon (Essential Oil)
Lemon Essential Oil
- Latin name : Citrus Limonum
- Family : Rutaceae
- Origin : Mediterranean regions
- Obtainment : By cold pressing of the zest of the fruit
- Component : Pinene, limonene, linalol, linalyl acetate
- 2,5 ml glass bottle
Originally found in India and now cultivated in Europe and California. A tree bears 1500 fruits and one needs about 3000 fruits to make a kg of essence. It is one of the most important essential oils to have in the home pharmacy.
The lemon is rich in vitamin C. It relieves insect stings by reducing inflammation; it relieves chilblains; it has antiseptic properties and used internally can treat coughs and colds. Lemon purifies the blood and stimulates the circulation (cellulitis, damaged skins, venous problems or rheumatism)
