CITRUS LEMON – Lemon Essential Oil Internal Use 10 ml

The first citrus fruits appeared on Earth 8 million years ago, and archaeological evidence attests that lemons have been cultivated for over 4,000 years. In Israel, the sour fruit was used as part of Jewish rituals, being known as the “fruit of health”.

Lemon essential oil has often been used in various types of spiritual healing, as it was believed that lemon essential oil cleanses the body of impurities and helps increase the flow of positive energy in the body.

The name “lemon” appeared between 1350-1400, from the word “nimbo”, an ancient word of Indian origin, later adapted to the name “limon” by the Persian people and by Arab traders.

The lemon (Citrus limon) is a species of tropical tree native to Asia, northeastern India (Assam), northern Myanmar and China. The lemon was introduced to southern Italy around 200 BC and cultivated in Egypt and Iran since 700 BC. By 200 AD, the Moors had spread the lemon throughout the Mediterranean basin, as far as northern Italy, where it became popular among the Roman elite.

Sicily began the manual cold pressing of the essential oil, a practice that continued for centuries. As time passed and the widespread use of the oil increased, it became a valuable element in aromatic medicine, with ancient healers quickly recognizing the healing properties of lemons in treating infectious diseases and reducing fever.

In ancient China, lemon oil was used to treat bronchitis, parasites, bleeding gums, malaria, and gastrointestinal problems (diarrhea, dysentery, and slow digestion). In Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, its antiseptic and antibacterial properties helped treat wounds and prevent cuts from becoming infected.

Cold pressing is the most popular method used to extract and isolate lemon essential oil from the peel of the fruit. The high concentration of compounds in lemon essential oil such as Limonene, α-Pinene, Camphene, β-Pinene, Sabinene, Myrcene, α-Terpinene, Linalool, β-bisabolene, trans-α-Bergamoten, Nerol and Neral, have the most diverse beneficial effects on the entire body.

Lemons contain almost double the amount of vitamin C required in our daily diet and nutrients such as vitamin B, calcium, iron, potassium and zinc. Lemon essential oil is considered a symbol of longevity, purification, love and friendship. Lemon essential oil can be diluted and applied topically to the skin, as well as diffused into the air and inhaled, being a powerful natural bactericide.

When consumed regularly, it improves mood, increases immunity and helps defend the body against infections, reduces the risk of stroke, stimulates lymphatic drainage and tones the circulatory system. Known for its detoxifying properties on the liver, lemon essential oil also helps improve digestion by increasing pancreatic secretions.

It is used topically to treat skin problems such as broken capillaries, varicose veins, and bruises. Lemon essential oil is known for its cleansing properties and is widely used in skin care solutions and for effectively neutralizing household odors.

When diffused, its fresh and zesty aroma fights fatigue, helps with depression, cleanses the skin, kills harmful viruses and bacteria, and reduces inflammation.