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Essential oil for use in aromatherapy
Aromatherapy Characteristics and Uses
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Citrus paradisi, C. racemosa (Family, Rutaceae)
Region = United States and
Color = yellow to light green
Aroma type: Fresh, sweet and citrus
Plant Description: A cultivated tree over 35 feet high with glossy
leaves and large yellow fruit.
Aromatherapy use:
Grapefruit essential oil refreshes and uplifts the spirit. It has a lovely
fresh aroma which can help with nervousness and fatigue. Grapefruit essential
oil relieves congested and oily skin, having a toning effect on both skin
and tissues. For this reason it is a good oil to use when treating
cellulites. Grapefruit essential oil has a soothing effect on the body and is
valuable for migraines, pre-menstrual tension and the discomforts of pregnancy.
It helps clean the liver and kidneys and may improve their detoxification
efforts when dealing with any problem, but especially drug addictions.
Source: fruit, United States
production method: expression, low yield inferior oil produced
by distillation.
aromatherapy class: energizing
traditional use: soothing agent, astringent, skin conditioner
blends well with: citrus oils, especially bergamot, orange
Perfume Note=Top
Main constituents:- Limonene, paradisiol. neral, geraniol, citronellal.
Precaution = photosensitive, mild irritant , short shelf life once opened and
exposure to oxygen.
Note: This information is a summary of data from books and articles by
various authors. It is not intended to replace the advice or attention of health
care professionals.
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