Grapefruit (Pink)

Botanical Name:                   Citrus paradisi
Synonym:                              C. racemosa, C. maxima var.racemosa
Botanical Family:                  Ruteceae
Country of Origin:                Native to West Indies & Tropical Asia, cultivated in California, Brazil, Israel & Australia                       
Plant Part:                              Fruit peel
Extraction Method:               Cold pressed
Characteristics:                    Sweet, fresh, light, citrus
Properties:                             Antidepressant, antiseptic, depurative, diuretic, disinfectant, stimulant, tonic
Chemical Constituents:       
α-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, limonene, geraniol, linalool, citronellal, decyl acetate, neryl acetate, terpinene-4-ol
 
Indications:
 
Mind & Spirit:                       
           
Uplifting, reviving and euphoric
relieves depression, nervous exhaustion, anxiety and self doubt
 
Body:                         
 
Lymphatic stimulant, treats water retention, ideal for cellulite
Useful for digestive problems
Relieves headaches, migraine and pms
Has a cleansing effect on the kidneys
Appetite stimulant
Good for acne and oily, congested skin
 
Contraindications:                Photo toxic
Note:                                     Top
Odour Intensity:                    4
Blends well with:                  
Basil, bergamot, cedarwood, chamomile, fennel, frankincense, jasmine, juniper, geranium, ginger, lavender, lemon, lime, mandarin, orange, palmarosa, rose, rosewood, rosemary, tangerine, ylang ylang

Traditions:
The grapefruit tree was grown in the Mediterranean as an ornamental tree and has only become popular from the late 19th century.   Originally named the "forbidden fruit " of Barbados.  The flesh is segmented and acidic, varying in color which include white, pink and red pulps of varying sweetness.  Currently, the grapefruit is said to be one of the "Seven Wonders of Barbados.  Its current name alludes to clusters of the fruit on the tree, which often appear similar to grapes.