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Lemon
Botanical Name: Citrus
limonum Plant Part: Peel of the fruit Extraction Method: Cold Pressed Origin: Italy Description: Lemon was originally a
small thorny evergreen tree native to India. It is now common in Southern
Europe, Florida and California. Color: A light yellow Common Uses: Lemon has been
historically recognized as a cleanser. It is recognized as being antiseptic,
and as having refreshing and cooling properties. Research has also shown lemon
essential oil to enhance the ability to concentrate. Consistency: Light Note: Top Strength of Aroma: The aroma is
similar to fresh lemon rinds except richer and more concentrated. Aromatic Scent: Lemon is highly
prized for its high anti-bacterial properties. On skin and hair it can be used
for its cleansing effect, as well as for treating cuts and boils. History: The fruit was well known in
Europe by the middle ages, and Greeks and Romans were advocates of its
therapeutic properties. Lemon essential oil reached the height of its fame when
the British began using the citrus fruit to counteract the effects of scurvy. Cautions: Non-toxic, but may cause
skin irritation in some. Lemon is also phototoxic and should be avoided prior
to exposure to direct sunlight. Disclaimer: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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