Status: Organic Latin: Citrus limonum Family: Rutaceae Country: Italy Extraction: Expressed Part distilled: Peel Odor: fresh and clean, lemon Aromatherapy Uses:: Fresh and zesty . Stimulates liver and lymph activity, it is highly detoxifying and energizing. Purifying for the skin and respiratory tract. Adaptogen, antifungal, antiseptic, anti-viral, antitoxic, antisclerotic, bactericidal, cicatrizant, insecticidal, rubefacient, diuretic, diaphoretic, febrifuge, vermifuge, hemostatic, hypotensive, vasoconstrictor and decongestant Skin: cellulite, acne, boils, corns, warts, oily(balances sebum), couperose, dry skin, thin hair and nails, strengthens epidermis function, tightens blood vessels, stimulates connective tissue, protects against infection, aids development of acid mantle Respiratory: asthma, bronchitis, sore throat, sinusitis, all respiratory infections Muscular/Skeletal: arthritis, tightens smooth muscles, strengthens connective tissue Cardio-vascular/ Lymphatic: poor circulation, raises blood pressure, aids nose bleeds, tightens smooth muscles of veins, vitamin P like action on capillary circulation, useful for phlebitis, varicose veins, thrombosis Immune: colds, flu, fever, contagious infections, clears airborne bacteria, stimulates white blood cells Digestive: dyspepsia, constipation, detoxification, obesity, liver cleanser and stimulant, pancreas stimulant, reduces blood sugar, balances stomach acidity Endocrine: endocrine stimulant Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: induces labor when overdue, causes vasoconstricting effect on kidneys & reduced urine excretion Nervous Brain/ Mind: stimulant to brain, all sense organs and Parasympathetic Nervous system, clears thought, aids concentration Emotional/Energetic: promotes spiritual and psychic awareness, increases connection between Spirit and Soul Blends well with: citronella, geranium, lavender, rose, lime, neroli, orange, petitgrain, sage, ylang ylang Satety Data: non-toxic, non-irritant: phototoxic, do not use on skin exposed to sunlight SOURCES: Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998 Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, London, 1996 Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Brisbane, 1997 |
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