Let’s Talk Lemon Essential Oil
LET’S TALK LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL
Lemon essential oil has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for at least 1000 years. Chinese medicine has used it for conditions related to dampness, such as Candida, common cold, infections, loose stools, respiratory issues, and sore throats. Other things Lemon EO has been used for throughout history is for gall stones and to support are liver health.
WHAT DOES LEMON ESSENTIAL DO?
- airborne deodorizer
- immune system stimulant
- natural antihistamine
- supports a healthy circulatory system
- supports healthy tissue fluids
- helps clear the mind
- when mixed with Himalayan Sea salt alleviates migraines
- helps cleanse toxins from any part of the body by supporting lymphatic drainage
- widely used to stimulate lymph drainage, rejuvenate energy, purify skin and repel insects.
- a powerful cleansing agent that purifies the air and surfaces
- can be used as a non-toxic cleaner throughout the home. When added to water, lemon oil provides a
- reduces nausea and vomiting during pregnancy
TOP 3 CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS
Some essential oils have 300 chemical constituents that affect the body in various ways. The top three in each EO are the ones to look at when choosing to use an EO for a particular purpose. Lemon EO has the following top three.
- 72% D-limonene (shown to possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-stress, and possibly disease-preventing properties)
- 12% Beta-pinene (shown to have potential anti-inflammatory, antiallergic and antimicrobial properties)
- 8% Gamma-terpinene (shown to have strong antioxidant activity; studied for anti-inflammatory benefits)
Reference:
Dr. Josh Axe
So much information is available about essential oils, I thought I’d share some I recently found about lemon essential oil and it’s chemical constituents.
Studies:
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19326866/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8348102/
Articles
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/d-limonene#what-it-is
- https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2001/feb/18/life1.lifemagazine7
Sheri Rose
Sheri Rose – Educator, Writer, Editor, and Essential Oils Coach – Young Living Brand Partner – Referral # 12488561 https://www.youngliving.com/us/en/referral/12488561 Sheri Rose is an avid reader and writer who enjoys spending time loving on her husband, family, friends, and her three dogs. As an educator, editor/writer, and essential oils coach, Sheri has helped others all her life. She currently studies aromatherapy at the Aromahead Institute and has completed her essential oils coaching certification with Dr. Josh Axe. Essential oils and essential oil products are not just a hobby for her, they are a part of her daily routine, and she loves sharing with others how to use them to create a healthy lifestyle. Overall, Sheri is quirky and kind and compassionate, she works daily to maintain wellness, and she truly cares about the health and wellbeing of others.
