Lemon

Botanical Name:                   Citrus limon
Synonym:                              C. Limonum
Botanical Family:                  Rutaceae
Country of Origin:                 India, Southern Europe, Florida, California
Plant Part:                             Fruit peel
Extraction Method:               Cold pressed
Characteristics:                    sweet, fresh, citrus
Properties:                             
Anti-aneamic, antimicrobial, antirheumatic, antisclerotic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent, bacetericidal, carminative, cicatrisant, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, haemostatic, hypotensive, insecticidal, rubefacient, tonic, vermifuge
 
Chemical Constituents:       
α-pinene, camphene, β-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, α-terpinene, linalool, β-bisabolene, limonene, trans- α-bergamotene, nerol, neral
 
Indications:
 
Mind & Spirit:                                   
 
Refreshing and cooling
Aids concentration
Clears the mind
Relieves mental fatigue.
 
Body:                         
 
Boosts circulation
Energises an aching body
Relieves headaches and rheumatic pain
Stimulates white blood cells
Eases cold sores and herpes
Relieves sore throats, coughs cold and flu
Reduces high temperatures associated with fever
Lowers blood pressure.
 
Contraindications:                Photo toxic, may irritate sensitive skin
Note:                                     Top
Odour Intensity:                    5
Blends well with:                  
Bergamot, chamomile, eucalyptus, fennel, frankincense, ginger, juniper, lavender, neroli, rose, rosemary, sandalwood, ylang ylang
 
Traditions:                 
The ancient Romans used lemon for stomach upsets and to sweeten the breath.  The British Navy used it to prevent scurvy.  The Egyptians used it as an antidote to meat and fish poisoning and typhoid epidemics.