Lemon essential oil and why you need it
Here are 13 reasons why:
1. Lemon cleanses and purifies the air and surfaces. Add 10 to 15 drops of Lemon essential oil to a spray bottle of water to clean tables, counter tops, and other surfaces
2. When diffused, Lemon is very uplifting and energising and may help to improve mood.
3. It naturally cleanses the body and aids in digestion.
4. It supports healthy respiratory function.
5. It may help with seasonal respiratory discomfort.
6. Take Lemon internally to assist with seasonal respiratory discomfort.
7. Lemon oil makes a great furniture polish; simply add a few drops to olive oil to clean, protect, and shine wood finishes. Use a cloth soaked in Lemon essential oil to preserve and protect your leather furniture and other leather surfaces or garments.
8. Lemon essential oil is a great remedy for the early stages of tarnish on silver and other metals.
9. Put a few drops of Lemon on a rag to help remove stubborn, sticky residue off surfaces.
10. Wash hands with Lemon essential oil to remove grease after changing the oil in the car.
11. Add Lemon to enhance the flavour of desserts and main dishes.
12. It promotes healthy functioning of the GI tract.
13. Use Lemon essential oil in an oral rinse to soothe the mouth and throat.
Other uses and how to use it;
Kidney and gallstones
Apply directed over area of discomfort, adding heat pack to intensify the action. Ingest a few drops in water or a capsule to break up stones.
PH issues and lymphatic cleansing
Take in a glass of water or apply to ears and ankles to cleanse and balance pH.
Heart burn and reflux
Take with ginger essential oil in a capsule or glass of water.
Congestion and mucus
Rub over chest or defuse.
Running nose and allergies
Inhale or apply over the bridge of nose to relieve running nose. Take 2 to 4 drops with lavender and peppermint in glass of water or in capsule for allergy relief.
Gout, rheumatism and arthritis
Take in a glass of water.
Liver and kidney detox
Take in a glass of water or apply to bottoms of feet.
Varicose veins
Apply diluted with cypress oil.
Concentration
Inhale with Rosemary oil.