LEMON:  Citrus limon

Botanical Family: Rutaceae

LEMON – high vibrational quality lending itself to freshness, cleanliness,  and thoughts of sunshine.  Lemon stimulates the mind thereby increasing concentration, ability to memorize, and mental accuracy.  Boosts immunity, thereby increasing relaxation, increasing white blood cells and a powerful antioxidant.  Lemon oil can be diffused for household purposes or you can use it in a pendant diffuser for personal uses.

VERSATILE USES OF LEMON ESSENTIAL OIL

Personal Uses -

• Neutralizes body odor dilute 10 drops of carrier oil (olive, V-6, almond, jojoba) to 2 drops of  essential oil.

• Lifts spirits when feeling mental fatigue, 6-12 drops to a glass bottle and spray mist.

• Great for gargling for cold and throat infections:  1-2 drops diluted in half glass of water.

• Itchy eczemas:  1-2 drops to gallon of water and soak.

• Add 1-2 drops to a pitcher of lemonade for added zest or recipes where lemons are used.  Use the lemons as called for and add 1-2 drops of EO to enhance the flavor.

Household uses -

• 1-2 drops will help remove gum, oil, grease tar and crayon
• 2-3 drops added to water  and spray to sanitize counter tops
• 1 drop to dishwasher before wash cycles
•  1 drop on hand after being in all public places, especially using  bathrooms and shopping carts, rummaging , etc.
• Place 1-2 drops of lemon essential oil on a cloth to sanitize bathroom fixtures and toilet seats.
• Use 10-15 drops in a gallon of carpet cleaner solution to pull out stubborn stains.
• Neutralizes chlorine in drinking water.

THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE TREAT OR CURE.  IF YOU HAVE A SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION, PLEASE CONSULT YOUR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.