Status: Unsprayed Latin: Citrus paradisi Family: Rutaceae Country: USA Extraction: Expression of peel Odor: Fresh, light and slightly sweet Aromatherapy Uses: Euphoric and cleansing, great for refreshing your environment. In skin and body care it benefits oily or congested skin, improves elasticity and has diuretic properties. Antiseptic (especially airborne), anti toxic, astringent, bactericidal, diuretic, stimulant-lymphatic, tonic general Skin: athlete’s foot, acne, oily skin, tones congested skin, tightens skin, aids hair growth, cellulite(?) Respiratory: airborne disinfectant-diffusion Muscular/Skeletal: eases muscle fatigue, stiffness Cardio-vascular/ Lymphatic: increases circulation, stimulates lymphatic system Immune: colds, chills, flu, environmental disinfectant Digestive: internally: stimulates gall bladder, digestive aid, liver tonic, useful in anorexia/bulimia, regulates body weight if used regularly(?) Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: increases urine flow, eases water retention, obesity, aids cellulite(?) Nervous Brain/ Mind: depression, headache, performance stress, jet lag, PMS, alcohol and drug withdrawal Emotional/Energetic: uplifting and euphoric, it increases self-esteem and bolsters confidence Blends well with: Basil, cedarwood, citronella, fennel, frankincense, juniper, geranium, ginger, lavender, lime, orange, palmarosa, ylang ylang Satety Data: Phototoxic; avoid exposure to direct sunlight or sunbed rays for 12 hours after application of diluted oil SOURCES: Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998 Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, London, 1996 Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, Brisbane, 1997 |
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