10 ml Lemon Essential Oil

Scientific Name: Citrus Limon
Plant Part Utilized: Fruit Peel
Origin: Italy
Extraction Technique: Cold Expression

Lemon Essential Oil emits a crisp, invigorating aroma and is derived from the fresh peel of lemons through cold expression. This oil revives the mind and enhances focus, making it a popular choice for room fresheners in workplaces and banks. It's reputed to assist with conditions such as rheumatism, arthritis, and gout. It's also known to remedy skin issues like abscesses, boils, carbuncles, and acne. It fortifies the immune system and detoxifies the body.

When used in an oil burner (a few drops in water), lemon oil vapours are utilised for colds, laryngitis, headaches, and flu. Inhaling the scent aids in overcoming mental obstacles such as depression, irritation, stress, lethargy, and fatigue. It uplifts the mood and clarifies the mind. When added to the bath or blended into a massage oil, it's reported to alleviate digestive issues, fatigue, infections, obesity, rheumatism, depression, and stress. It's also helpful in eliminating hangovers.

The lemon plant originated in India and possibly China, and was brought to Europe by the Crusaders during the Middle Ages. The fruit is rich in vitamins A, B, and C, so sailors were given an ounce a day to prevent scurvy, eye issues, and other vitamin deficiencies. Lemon cultivation in Europe began in Genoa in the mid-15th century. It was later introduced to America by Christopher Columbus. Spanish conquests further spread lemon seeds. Initially, lemons were primarily used for decoration and medicinal purposes. Their culinary use came much later.