Benefit of Lemon Oil

Lemon oil is oil that is cold pressed from the rinds of lemons. This oil is pale yellow to slight green in color and has a refreshing aroma.

Uses: Lemon essential oil is used in perfumes, soaps, cosmetics and cleansers. Lemon oil is also used in aromatherapy to warm hands and feet, reduce cellulite, improve blood circulation, energize a tired body, and perk up a person mentally. The essence of lemon is also used to add flavor to drinks.

Benefit of Lemon Oil:

• If you are troubled with sleepless nights then lemon oil may just be the solution for you. Just put few drops on your pillow to help you get a goodnight sleep.

• Lemon oil is known to act as a relaxant, and can help people unwind and relax. It drains out nervous tension, anxiety, dizziness, exhaustion, and fatigue. It can refresh your mind and replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts. It is also good for improving focus and concentration.

Buying Tip for Lemon Oil: Some lemon oil that are available in the market are mixed with different other substances; to gauge pure lemon oil is not really too difficult because the moment you smell the fragrance of freshly peeled lemon; you would know immediately the authenticity of the lemon oil.

Note: To get the most juice, place the lemon in warm water for a few minutes before squeezing. Another way to get the most juice from lemon is to roll the lemon for 15 seconds before squeezing.

Cautions:

• Lemon peel contains limonene, a compound that can irritate the skin of susceptible people.
• Many recipes call for fresh lemon zest, which is the grated outer peel. But because lemons are often sprayed with fungicides to retard mold growth and pesticides to kill insects, wash them thoroughly before grating the peel.