Lemon Essential Oil | CB Consulting

Source Plant: Citrus Limon is a species of small evergreen tree native to Asia and of the rutaceae family of plants.
Plant Part Used: Rind
Oil Extraction Method: Cold pressed
Main Constituents: Most active ingredient is Limonene. Other key constituents include Gamma-Terpinene, Beta-Pinene, Alpha-Pinene and Sabinene.

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A study of the genetic origin of the lemon reported it to be hybrid between bitter orange (sour orange) and citron.
Lemons were the primary commercial source of citric acid before the development of fermentation-based processes.
The key constituent, limonene, is a colorless liquid hydrocarbon classified as a cyclic terpene.
Limonene is the main contributor to the smell of citrus fruits.
The origin of the lemon is unknown, though lemons are thought to have first grown in northeast India, northern Burma or China.
Lemons entered Europe near southern Italy no later than the first century AD, during the time of Ancient Rome, however, the first substantial cultivation of lemons in Europe only began in Genoa in the 15th century.
The lemon was later introduced to the Americas in 1493 when Christopher Columbus brought lemon seeds to Hispaniola on his voyages.
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Lemon essential oil comes from the cold-pressing the lemon rind and not the inner fruit.
The rind is the most nutrient dense portion of the lemon in terms of fat soluble phytonutrients.
Lemon oil has been widely used in skin care to cleanse skin and reduce wrinkles.
Lemon oil is rich in limonene, which has been extensively studied in clinical studies for its effects on the body.

Essential Oil Blends

Personal Care Products

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Diffuse for an uplifting sensation.
Inhale for an invigorating pick-me up.
Reduce the symptoms of cold & cough. Try combining it with a carrier oil and rub it on your neck.
Citrus essential oils can cause photosensitivity. Avoid applying to skin that will be exposed to sunlight or UV light within 24 hours.

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Add a couple drops of lemon essential oil with your soap to clean greasy or oily hands.
Lemon essential oil can improve your skin complexion and leave your skin soft and supple. Lemon oil benefits skin by deeply nourishing.
Un-stick the adhesive residue from stickers.
A lemon oil-soaked cloth will also help spruce up your tarnished silver and jewellery.
Add a few drops to your laundry if its been sitting in the washer too long to stop the unpleasant smell.

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Young Living’s Lemon essential oil has been registered by Health Canada as a natural health product (NHP).
This means Health Canada regards it as a naturally occurring substance that is used to restore or maintain good health.
As an NHP, bottles of Lemon oil all have a Natural Product Number (NPN) on their labels.
Lemon NHP status allows you to make the claims that are described above.
Always follow label for dilution instructions.

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