Lemon –
Healing properties:
This oil may offer temporary relief for symptoms associated with digestive upsets, such as bloating, nausea and constipation.
Particularly beneficial during colds and flu (mucus and respiratory problems), helping to reduce symptoms and improve recovery.
Also soothing for still or swollen joints, including gout.
Lemon essential oil brings relief to aching limbs, particularly those affected by varicose veins.
Excellent antiseptic qualities.
Key for Kidney stones and Gallstones, Ulcers, Heartburn and Allergies.
Helps relieve the discomfort of skin irritations, such as cold sores, tinea, carbuncles, warts, corns, insect bites and stings.
Reflections related to an issue:
Rational – Confused
Lemon is fresh and with its sharp aroma, activates the hippocampus and stimulates left brain thinking.
If you are feeling confused and out of your depth, Lemon’s bracing and enlivening affect upon the senses will sharpen your progress, clear your head and pave the way for rational thinking.
Lemon cuts through the confusion; it enhances rational, logical thinking and any intellectual pursuits.
Lemon is uplifting to your brain, enlivens your body and keeps your energies humming along.
How it improves energy and reduces fatigue:
– Promotes a positive mood while invigorating the mind and body
– Perfect addition to smoothies and water for internal support, detox and digestion.
How it supports weight issues:
– Suppresses cravings
– Detoxifies and cleanses the body
– Suppresses appetite to prevent overeating
– Aids in healthy digestion
How it helps eliminate toxicity
– Cleanses the body from built – up toxins while uplifting mood
– Effective hard surface cleaner
– Boost the respiratory and digestive systems with antioxidant power
Aromatic Use:
– Diffuse 3-4 drops to cleanse your environment and suppress cravings. Combine with Lime, Lavender or Rosemary.
– Dilute and place 1 drop in palms, rub together, cup over nose, and practice deep breathing
– Diffuse 3 drops Lemon with 1 drop Peppermint
Topical Use:
– Dilute 1-2 drops with carrier il and apply to your chest to break up mucus and aid the body in releasing toxins. Follow with diluted Peppermint for respiratory support
– Use in homemade soap as a natural degreaser
– Add to your own exfoliating scrub
Here are a couple of blends you can try:
Sugar Banishing Inhaler Blend
5 drops Lavender
5 drops Lemon
3 drops Fennel
2 drops Dill
Cleanse the air Diffuser Blend
2 drops Grapefruit
2 drops Lemon
1 drop Tea Tree
1 drop Rosemary
Immune support Inhaler Blend
5 drops Tea Tree
4 drops Rosemary
4 drops Frankincense
3 drops Lemon
Deep breathing Inhaler Blend
4 drops Peppermint
4 drops Eucalyptus
3 drops Lavender
2 drops Lemon
Allergen Support Inhaler Blend
5 drops Lavender
5 drops Lemon
5 drops Peppermint
Enliven and Focus Diffuser Blend
3 drops Lemon
2 drops Peppermint
