The Versatility of Lemon Essential Oil

The smell of lemon has such a cheerful delight, it can brighten up anyones day. Out of all the oils that I have, I always have a bottle of Lemon Essential oil on me. Just by adding one drop of lemon essential oil to my water, gives it a fresh taste, aids my digestive system, and lightly aids my body in detoxifying itself. One of the amazing properties of lemon oil is, it stimulates while it calms. A beautiful combination which also has anti-infection, astringent, detoxifying, anti-fungal, antiseptic, and disinfectant properties.  Outside of cleaning, skin, weight loss, immune benefits… lemon oil also has adds feeling of optimism, happiness, and cheerfulness when inhaled.

Each essential oil has numerous benefits which work with your body of a cellular level. The constituents of each oil unlock doors to your cells allowing accesses to either repair the cell, promote communication, remove toxins, decrease inflammation… the list goes on. Lemon oil can be used as a natural disinfectant, clean and wash, wood/ sliver polish, healthy weight loss, improving mood, teeth whitener, laundry, insect repellent, keep cut apples and avocados fresh, help with asthma/allergies, soften calluses… Lemon is a very versatile oil.

Lemon oil comes from the peel and is usually extracted by cold pressing; the peel of them lemon contains fat soluble phytonutrients. Citrus oils are cold pressed from the peel, The body quickly absorbs fat soluble nutrients which is why essential oils are able to cross barriers with ease.

Wood Polish: In large glass spray bottle, mix; 3/4 cup olive oil, 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar, 30-40 drops Lemon essential oil.

Weight loss: Adding a drop of lemon oil to your water can help curb hunger. Adding a drop of grapefruit oil to water in the morning can help increase metabolism.

Skin cleanser: Adding a drop can help remove dead skin cells from face and leave you with a fresh clean feeling. Remember you should not expose skin to the sun for at least 12 hours, if applying it to the skin.

Household Cleaner: 20 drops of Lemon essential oil, 1 cup water, and 1 cup peroxide into a spray bottle (just like bleach). 2 teaspoons of baking soda, cup of vinegar, 10-20 drops of lemon, and 1/2 water into a spray bottle. Make sure you shake before each use

Research is coming out about essential oil everyday, as science tries to explain how they work in the body (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=lemon+essential+oil). Scientists are amazing at how just a small amount of oil can have such a positive impact on our bodies. Adding essential oils to your daily health regimen can help replace some medications, compact side effects of some medications, increase your body’s immune system…. the benefits are countless.

Adding 1-2 drops can really make a difference in your life. To me it’s like God’s gift to earth.

Start your wellness journey and increase awareness. Information is only the first step.

Jasmine Hutchinson BSN, RN, PHN

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Disclaimer…This blog is intended solely to serve as a resource to health information and to provide you with basic information about the symptoms, cautions, safety concerns, natural remedies, DIY recipes, and nutritional concerns related to all aspects of health. This blog does not provide a comprehensive explanation of all aspects of any health condition or concern or even those aspects that are discussed in this blog. This blog is not intended to be–and you should not use it as–a substitute for medical advice or health care given by a licensed health care provider. Be sure to see a licensed health care provider to help ensure your health and the health and well-being of your family.

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