Characteristics of Lemon
The lemon tree is one of the trees we easily encounter in our country, in every yard or garden. It belongs to the large citrus family, like the orange tree, the mandarin tree, the grapefruit, and the kumquat. It is a tree native to tropical Asia, where it has been cultivated for at least 2,500 years.
The lemon tree, with the scientific name Citrus limon, is a fruit tree whose productivity is favoured when it is in sunny locations and at temperatures from 15–30°C. If not pruned, its height can reach 6 metres. It needs fertile soil and plenty of water. It keeps its leaves and produces fruit throughout the year. It is often planted in a pot in the garden or on the balcony.
It is cultivated all over the world and its fruits are among the most important sources of dietary fiber and vitamin C, and act synergistically with other flavonoids and carotenes,
Lemon essential oil is produced from the outer peel of the lemon by the method of cold pressing.
History of the Lemon Tree
The lemon tree appeared in Greece in the 2nd century AD. The value of its fruits began to be recognized after the Middle Ages. At that time it started being cultivated in Sicily and Spain.
Since ancient times, lemon peel has been valued for its antiparasitic and insect-repellent properties. In 1698, the pharmacist Nicolas Lemery recognized the value of lemon, mentioning in his book its ability as a blood purifier and a reliever of intestinal bloating. A little later, the British Navy used lemon to treat scurvy, transporting large quantities of the fruit on board.
Today, lemon essential oil is used in pastry recipes, in massage oils for the treatment of cellulite, and in shampoos for oily hair.
Ingredients
Essential lemon oil from the peel of the fruit obtained by cold pressing.
Chemical composition of lemon essential oil.
Limonene 39.74%, β-pinene 25.44%, linalool 2.16%, α-terpineol 7.30%, linalyl acetate 3.01%, geranyl acetate 3.03%, nerolidol 6.91%, neryl acetate 1.74%, farnesol 4.28%, α-pinene, sabinene, myrcene and other components.
Instructions for use
- To treat cellulite, mix 8 drops of lemon essential oil, 5 drops of grapefruit, and 5 drops of cypress in 100 ml grapeseed oil. Shake well and massage thighs and buttocks in the evening.
- For household cleaning. Put 2 drops of lemon on the kitchen sponge for avoidance of microbes.
- In soap or scented candle making.
- Add it to a warm foot bath to help remove calluses.
- Blends well with bergamot, mandarin, mastic, ylang ylang, lemongrass citronella.
Chinese Medicine - Ayurveda
Lemon is mildly warming and drying; it is traditionally used in Chinese Medicine to move Qi and clear dampness from the body. It dispels Liver fire, clears the mind and enhances intellect.
In Ayurveda it is used to eliminate excess air and earth and it is recommended to be consumed early in the morning with lukewarm water to dissolve toxins.
Useful tips
- The use of essential oils should be avoided during pregnancy, breastfeeding and by small children.
- Avoid direct contact with skin, eyes, mouth and exposure to the sun after use.
- Always use essential oils diluted in a carrier oil or other medium
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