Features of lemon essential oil
The composition of fruits contains many vitamins and minerals that have a beneficial effect on human health. Fruit is used to make products that are used in medicine, perfumery, everyday life, etc. One of such products is lemon essential oil, the properties of which are so diverse that it has long been used in various fields.
Features of lemon essential oil
Applying lemon essential oil
Citrus is known for the fact that its juice is able to cleanse the body of toxins, is used to stimulate the immune system, to rejuvenate and cleanse the skin, to fight viruses. The use of lemon essential oil is popular in cosmetology and folk medicine. Lemon oil is the most potent antimicrobial ingredient of all esters, according to a study published in the International Journal of Food Microbiology.
Another study, published in the journal Experimental Biology and Medicine, claimed that inhaling citrus oils improves neurological activity that promotes the breakdown of body fat. Due to this property, the ether is actively used in aromatherapy, as well as against cellulite - it is part of an anti-cellulite cream.
Lemon oil is one of the most potent. It is used by:
- to whiten and freshen linen;
- as a home cleaning product;
- as a face cleanser;
- as a means for losing weight.
In cosmetology, lemon essential oil is used against acne, to lighten the skin and get rid of freckles. Indian Ayurvedic medicine, which is one of the varieties of alternative, has been using fruits and their oils for 1000 years.
The benefits of essential lemon oil
Lemon essential oil is used to maintain the health of the body and body and to solve everyday problems. Its positive qualities:
- removes bad breath;
- quenches thirst;
- improves digestion;
- eliminates abdominal pain;
- soothes the stomach and relieves nausea;
- cures cough, comprehensively helps with colds;
- prevents malabsorption;
- nourishes the skin and nails;
- promotes weight loss.
Esters of lemon and the fruit themselves are used to reduce the deposition of cholesterol in blood vessels and prevent heart disease.
Applications of lemon oil
The oil is used in many areas of human life.
In addition to all of the listed medicinal properties, lemon ester has other effects. Here is some of them:
- Teeth whitening with lemon essential oils. For this purpose, lemon oil, coconut oil and baking soda are mixed. The resulting mixture is rubbed onto the teeth for 2 minutes. Then the mouth is washed.
- Hand washing. If you wash your hands often and the soap dries your skin, add a couple of drops of lemon ether to it. It softens the skin and exfoliates dead skin cells.
- Face wash. Natural ether is advised to be used in the process of washing.It makes the skin soft and elastic, deeply nourishes it.
- Washing. A few drops of ether are added to the washing machine, as a result, the clothes are fresh and smell good.
- Cleaning. The oil can be used as a natural disinfectant. It is able to remove rust and plaque from metal and ceramic surfaces, effectively destroys microbes. Add 40 drops of lemon oil, 20 drops of tea tree oil and a small amount of white vinegar to a 500 ml spray bottle for traditional hobby cleaning.
- Wood and silver polishing. The lemon-soaked cloth also helps clean silver and jewelry, as well as woodwork and furniture.
- Slimming. 3 times a day, drink a glass of water, adding 2 drops of citrus juice to it. The ingredients in essential lemon oil help support metabolism and promote weight loss.
This natural remedy can improve mood and support the immune system. It is used for lymphatic drainage. Lemon essential oil is also useful for nails and hair. Baths for nails with this ether not only help to strengthen the nail plate, but also accelerate its growth. Hairdressers recommend making masks to strengthen hair using lemon oil. It is also used to lighten hair and create a graying effect.
Lemon essential oil properties
The properties of lemon essential oil are varied: anti-infectious, astringent, detoxifying, antiseptic, disinfectant, antifungal and soothing. This citrus fruit improves mood and concentration, and also treats fever, infections, asthma, obesity, skin diseases (ester is especially effective against fungus) and relieves fatigue.
Lemon essential oil contains 11 vitamins, 7 macronutrients and 7 microelements. It is not made from pulp, but from citrus rinds, which are rich in limonene. Due to this composition, the use of lemon ether is increasingly practiced in medical and cosmetic procedures.
To solve health problems, it is used both externally and internally. A hot bath with lemon essential oil is effective. It is both an aromatherapy and a wellness body treatment that helps to get rid of acne, breakouts and freckles.
Other uses for oil
The benefits of using lemon essential oil are so great that every day more and more options for its use are coming up:
- Maintaining spiritual health. A few drops of ether are added to the water for spiritual and mental awareness, the connection between the spirit (consciousness) and the soul, as well as to eliminate the conflict in thoughts.
- Improved concentration. Citrus oil helps increase concentration and alertness. It is also used for mental clarity and energy supply to the body. They rub their hands with ether and inhale it for quick assimilation of nutrients.
- Destruction of insects. Lemon ether is mixed with mint and eucalyptus to ward off attacks from ants and other insects.
- Disinfection. Fruit oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties, so it is a good cleanser for the body, dishes and other things.
- Cleansing the body. In the morning, it is helpful to drink a glass of water with 2 drops of ether to naturally cleanse the liver, kidneys and digestive system. If you add it to tap water, the germs in it will be destroyed.
- Removal of redness and sore throat. Citrus ester and honey are added to hot water to heal the throat.
- Keeping fruit fresh. Sprinkle the fruit with a solution of lemon juice and water to keep it from browning.
- Enhanced taste. These fruits are widely used in cooking because they are a source of vitamins and aid in digestion. Their juice gives food a pleasant taste and aroma. It is also one of the most popular drinks in the world: healthy, tasty, and inexpensive.A couple of drops of lemon ether are added to meat, fish, steamed vegetables or sweet treats: icing, meringue, cakes, cookies or lemonade.
- Fight asthma and allergies. Breathing in the citrus scent clears the nasal passages and sinuses, promoting good air flow and steady breathing. Against allergies, smear every day with a solution of 3 drops of lemon ether, lavender and mint under the nose, behind the ears and on the back of the neck.
- Callus treatment. Corns are regularly smeared with ether: it softens the skin in these places.
- Removal of glue, gum. Lemon ester is suitable for removing gum from hair or carpet. It is able to remove sticky residue from labels on bottles and jars, as well as pencil marks from walls.
- Improved mood. The fruit is combined with lavender, the resulting solution is sprayed in the room to cheer up. A hot bath with a few drops of ether added to the water helps relieve stress and fatigue, both physical and mental, as well as cope with exhaustion, dizziness, anxiety, nervousness and nervous tension.
Lemon essential oil is sold in cosmetic stores and pharmacies and has no sales restrictions. The tool is accompanied by instructions that describe all its properties. The main thing is to observe the dosage and not abuse the product during treatment, since a large amount of certain substances only harms health.
Conclusion
Lemon essential oil has tremendous benefits for the body, because it contains many vitamins and chemical elements. It is used in various fields of medicine for the treatment of diseases, as well as in cosmetology. Due to its properties, ether is also used in everyday life.