About Lesson
Citrus limon
| Extraction Method: Cold pressed | Plant Parts used: Fruit peel |
| Botanical Family: Rutaceae | Botanical name: Citrus limon |
| Chemotype: | Main constituents: Limonene, gamma-Terpinene, b-Pinene, Citral |
| Aroma: Citrus, tangy, sweet, lemony, Fresh | Note: Top |
| Color: Pale yellow to colorless | Consistency: light |
Therapeutic Properties
| Carminative | Vermifuge | Diuretic |
Aromatherapy Applications
- Lymphatic system: extremely cleansing, balancing, and activates white blood cell formation.
- Nervous system: help with Stress, depression
Safety :
- Phototoxic to the skin when exposed to sunlight or sunlamps and tanning beds.
- Avoid use in the bath.
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