This tangy oil has a clearing effect which makes it particularly useful when recovering from general winter illness. It is very effective used in an oil burner or electric diffuser as it is antibacterial but also a good oil to refresh, uplift and clarify. Its light, fresh, sweet aroma is pale green to yellow in colour.
Try adding 2 drops of Lemon, 2 drops of Lavender and 1 drop of Geranium to the water in an oil burner when feeling under the weather.
For a warming bath on a cold, winter night, use 2 drops of Lemon, 2 drops of Ylang Ylang and 1 drop of Sandalwood diluted in a teaspoon of Sweet Almond oil.
Main Therapeutic Properties: Antiseptic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Calmative, Digestive stimulant, Immune tonic.
Contraindications: Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and sunbed rays for 12 hours after application (Phototoxic).
Chakra: Throat & Brow.
Chinese Element: Earth (& Fire).
Plant Family: Rutaceae
Method of Extraction: The oil is expressed from the peel of lemon.
Absolute Aromas has consistent high quality in its range of citrus oils and Lemon is no exception. This is an excellent quality lemon selected from Sicily, generally regarded as the top source for many citrus oils.