Organic Essential Oil - Lemon

Latin name: Citrus Limon

Part of the plant used: fruit peel

Source: Italy

Extraction method: cold expression

Organic lemon essential oil has a strong, fresh scent and is extracted from the fresh fruit peel of lemons by cold expression. This oil is refreshing for the mind and sharpens concentration, which is why it is often preferred in air fresheners for offices and banks. It is believed to help with rheumatism, arthritis, and gout. It has been used to treat skin problems such as abscesses, boils, carbuncles, and acne. It boosts the immune system and cleanses the body.

When used in an oil burner (a few drops in water), the vapors of lemon oil are used for colds, laryngitis, headache, and flu. Smelling the aroma is helpful for mental hiccups like depression, irritation, stress, lethargy, and fatigue. It lifts spirits and clears the mind. When a few drops are added to a bath or when mixed with a massage oil, it is said to alleviate digestive problems, lack of energy, tiredness, infections, obesity, rheumatism, depression, and stress. It is also used to help get rid of hangovers.

The lemon plant is native to India and perhaps China, and was brought to Europe by crusaders in the Middle Ages. Since the fruit has a good amount of vitamins A, B, and C, sailors were given an ounce a day to prevent scurvy, eye problems, and other vitamin deficiencies. The first real lemon cultivation in Europe began in Genoa in the mid-15th century. It was later introduced to America by Christopher Columbus. Spanish conquests helped spread lemon seeds further. The lemon was mainly used as an adornment and as medicine. It was only much later that it began to be used in cooking.