LEMON | |
Botanical Name | Citrus limon |
Origin | North America |
Plant Family | Rutaceae |
Method of Extraction | Cold Pressed/Expressed or |
Plant Part Used | Citrus Rind (Peel) |
Color | Pale Yellow to Deep Yellow |
Consistency | Thin |
Perfumery Note | Top |
Aromatic Description | smells like fresh lemon rinds except that it is more concentrated. |
Major Constituents | (+)-Limonene, B- Pinene, Gamma-Terpinene, a-Terpineol, a-Pinene, Geranial |
Medical Properties | Antitumoral, antiseptic, immune stimulant, improves microcirculation, immune stimulant (may increase white blood cells) |
Uses | Circulatory problems, allergies, parasites, hypertension, digestive problems, Athlete's Foot, Colds, Dull Skin, Flu, Oily Skin, Varicose Veins |
Blends Well With | Lavender, Peppermint, Orange, |
Safety | Phototoxic. it is reamended that no more than 2.0% for dermal use to avoid the risk of a phototoxic reaction. |