CITRUS LIMON – Lemon Essential Oil Internal Use 10 ml

The first citrus fruits appeared on Earth 8 million years ago, and archaeological evidence shows that lemons have been cultivated for over 4,000 years. In Israel the sour fruit was used as part of Jewish rituals and was known as the “fruit of health.”

Lemon essential oil was often used in various types of spiritual healing, as lemon essential oil was believed to cleanse the body of impurities and help increase the flow of positive energy in the body.

The name “lemon” originated between 1350-1400, from the word “nimbo,” an ancient word of Indian origin, later adapted to the name “lemon” by the Persian people and Arab traders.

Lemon (Citrus limon) is a tropical tree species native to Asia, northeast India (Assam), northern Myanmar and China. The lemon was introduced into southern Italy around 200 BC and cultivated in Egypt and Iran since 700 BC. By 200 AD, the Moors had spread lemon throughout the Mediterranean basin, as far north as Italy, where it became popular among the Roman elite.

Sicily began cold-pressing the essential oil by hand, a practice that continued for centuries. As time went on and widespread use of the oil increased, it became a valuable element in aromatic medicine, with ancient healers quickly recognizing the healing properties of lemons in treating infectious diseases and reducing fever.

In ancient China, lemon oil was used to treat bronchitis, parasites, bleeding gums, malaria and gastrointestinal problems (diarrhoea, dysentery and sluggish digestion). In Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the antiseptic and antibacterial properties helped treat wounds and prevent infection of cuts.

Cold pressing is the most popular method used to extract and isolate lemon essential oil from the peel of the fruit. The high concentration of compounds in lemon essential oil such as Limonene, α-Pinene, Camphene, β-Pinene, Sabinene, Myrcene, α-Terpinene, Linalool, β-Bisabolene, trans-α-Bergamotene, Nerol and Neral have a wide range of beneficial effects on the whole body.

Lemon contains almost double the amount of vitamin C needed in our daily diet and nutrients such as vitamin B, calcium, iron, potassium and zinc. Lemon essential oil is considered a symbol of longevity, purification, love and friendship. Lemon essential oil can be diluted and applied topically to the skin, as well as diffused into the air and inhaled, and is a powerful natural bactericide.

When consumed regularly, it improves the mood, boosts the immunity and helps in defending the body from infections, reduces the risk of stroke, stimulates the lymphatic drainage and tones the circulatory system. Known for its detoxifying properties on the liver, lemon essential oil also helps improve digestion by increasing pancreatic secretions.

It is used topically to treat skin problems such as broken capillaries, varicose veins and bruises. Lemon essential oil is known for its cleansing properties and is widely used in skin care solutions and to effectively neutralize household odors.

When diffused, its fresh and tasty aroma fights exhaustion, helps with depression, cleanses the skin, kills viruses and harmful bacteria and reduces inflammation.