Lemon Organic Essential Oil - 5ml

Lemon Organic Essential Oil - 5ml bottle

Certified Organics: This Organic Oil is NOP Certified. The National Organic Program develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards for organic agricultural products. The QAI also accredits the certifying agents (foreign and domestic) who inspect organic production and handling operations to certify that they meet USDA standards.

Botanical Name: Citrus limonum

Plant Part: Fruit Peel

Extraction Method: Cold Pressed

Origin: Italy

Description: The Lemon tree was originally a small thorny evergreen tree native to India. It is now common in Southern Europe, Florida and California.

Color: Pale yellow to yellow liquid.

Common Uses: Organic Lemon Essential Oil has been historically recognized as a cleanser. It is reputed as being antiseptic, and as having refreshing and cooling properties. On skin and hair it can be used for its cleansing effect, as well as for treating cuts and boils. Research has also shown Lemon Essential Oil to enhance the ability to concentrate.

Consistency: Thin

Note: Top

Strength of Aroma: Strong

Blends well with:Bergamot, Lime, Orange and Mandarin.

Aromatic Scent: Organic Lemon Essential Oil has an aroma is similar to fresh lemon rinds except richer and more concentrated.

History: The fruit was well known in Europe by the middle ages, and Greeks and Romans were advocates of its therapeutic properties. Lemon essential oil reached the height of its fame when the British began using the citrus fruit to counteract the effects of scurvy.

Cautions: Organic Lemon Essential Oil is non-toxic, but may cause skin irritation in some. Lemon is also phototoxic and should be avoided prior to exposure to direct sunlight. Avoid during pregnancy.