Lemon essential oil 

This is one of the most commonly used essential oils. It is used in home fragrance, bath products, perfumes and cosmetics. In clinical aromatherapy, it is considered as powerful oil. It is extracted from the lemon peel. Lemon essential oil is believed to have several uses, for instance, anti-depressant, antiseptic, digestive, germicide, bactericide, carminative, diuretic, hepatic, depurative, anti-rheumatic, stimulant, and tonic. 

Uses of lemon essential oil 

Lemon essential oil has many uses. Generally it is used in conjunction with other oils to create more powerful mixes or blends. It is used for oily skin, freckles, and weak nails, to balance the nervous system, eliminate toxins, to treat dandruff, to reduce cellulite, etc. In aromatherapy, it is believed that it helps to uplift and energize. So it is a good oil to use in the morning or when we are feeling down. Its uplifting effect also helps people suffering from mild depression and sadness. It can also be used in soaps, exfoliants, body lotions, oil burners, and compresses, among others. 

Characteristics 

In aromatherapy lemon essential oil is considered a high note, meaning if it is mixed with other oils the first thing you will smell is the lemon. It combines well with lavender, pine, eucalyptus, fennel and juniper.   

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