Lemon Oil Organic

100% pure organic lemon essential oil (Citrus x limon)Origin: Sicily/Italy, certified organic cultivationProduction: Cold pressingScent: light, fresh, fruity, zestyEffect/Application: In ancient times, lemon peels were used to perfume clothes and repel insects. In the 17th century, the fruit's medicinal properties as a blood-purifying and carminative agent were first described. However, it was not until British sailors were able to prevent scurvy with lemons that it became widely known as a medicinal remedy.Traditional Chinese Medicine describes the peel and unripe fruits as regulating Qi, dispelling dampness and phlegm. It is used for pain in the upper abdomen and digestive blockages.Due to its antiviral properties, lemon oil helps with colds and flu-like infections accompanied by yellow and green secretions, and acts as a very good atmospheric purifying agent.In tests conducted in the USA with secretaries, it was found that they made 50% fewer typing errors when lemon oil was diffused in the air. Due to its fresh scent, lemon oil is widely used in the perfume industry as a top note in eau de cologne and other waters, in the cosmetics industry, in pharmacy, and as a flavoring for baked goods.Due to its high content of unsaturated compounds, it does not have a long shelf life. Lemon not only cleanses and clarifies indoor air, but it also disinfects the air we breathe and makes the mind fresh and clear.Caution:Lemon oil is not suitable for internal use by pregnant women, infants, and young children. For sensitive individuals, an allergy and irritation test should be performed on the inside of the arm before use. As lemon oil may be photosensitizing, direct sun exposure should be avoided after rubbing with citrus oil.Source: Wabner, D., Beier, C., Demleitner, M., Struck, D., 2012 Aromatherapie: Grundlagen Wirkprinzipien Praxis, 2. Auflage, Elsevier GmbH, München