Essential Oil Spotlight - 29 Ways Lemon Can Help You!

Lemon (Citrus limon) is a peel oil, that is cold pressed, with a top note. Lemon has a refreshing, sharp, citrusy, sweet and lemony scent. It is a beautiful smell that makes my mouth instantly water, reminding me of lemonade.

Aromatherapy can be an amazing addition to many current protocols. In a study done on the Effect of aromatherapy on patients with Alzheimer's disease, "aromatherapy consisted of the use of rosemary and lemon essential oils in the morning, and lavender and orange in the evening. They found that aromatherapy is an "efficacious non-pharmacological therapy for dementia. Aromatherapy may have some potential for improving cognitive function, especially in AD patients."

In a study done on pubmed.com, dated February 2014, Titled The influence of chemical composition of commercial lemon essential oils on the growth of Candida strains, "Several essential oils, including eucalyptus, pine, cinnamon and lemon, have been shown to be effective against Candida strains. Our study characterizes lemon essential oils, which could be used as very effective natural remedies against candidiasis caused by C. albicans."

According to pubmed.com, in a study dated March 5, 2014, The Effect of Lemon Inhalation Aromatherapy on Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy: A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial, "The Conclusion: Lemon scent can be effective in reducing nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.

As you can see, it's great for so many things. More are listed below.

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Benefits:

• Aids with trust

• Helps to provide clarity

• Concentration

• Reduce confusion

• Aid with indecisiveness

• Reduce fatigue

• Refresh the spirit

• Energizing

• Purification and purify the air

• Used in healing rituals

• Help to break apathy and inertia

• Compassion

• Love

• Uplift and cleanse

• Promotes a sense of opening - especially in the solar plexus

• Reduces tension and depressed state

• Invites happy feelings

• Circulatory system support

• Reduce tenderness, soreness, and achiness in the body

• Uric acid support

• Localized discomfort support

• Cooling

• Lymphatic system support

• Immune system support

• Digestive system support

• Skin penetration enhancer

​Paired Crystals:

If you wanted to pair crystals with this lovely oil, citrine, yellow topaz, serpentine, peridot, and light-green jade are all excellent choices. Wear them as a necklace or bracelet, carry in a pouch, or just have in your pocket.

Blends well with:

Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Eucalyptus, Frankincense, Geranium Rose, Grapefruit, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Neroli, Rosemary

Uses:

Diffuse, massage, bath, topical

Precautions:

Skin sensitization if oxidized, phototoxic when using more than 12 drops per ounce of carrier oil (if using undiluted or more than 12 drops in an ounce of carrier oil and exposed to sunlight or artificial sunlight you may receive a SEVERE sunburn). Maximum dermal use level is 2%. Always use diluted! *1

Please dilute accordingly. ​In 1 ounce of carrier oil:

• 0.5% (1/2 percent) - 1 years old to 3 years old (2-3 drops)

• 1% - 6 years old to 10 years old (5-6 drops)

• 2% - 10 years to adult (10-12 drops)

• 3% - acute pain (18-24 drops)

If you would like to buy an essential oil blend, a crystal healing bracelet or necklace, visit our website. If you have any questions, please send me an email at melissa@sweetwillowspirit.com. Also, Barefut sells this oil, you can find it HERE.

LOVE AND LIGHT!

Melissa

This information is not meant to take the place of diagnosis and treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. Since the actual use of this product by others is beyond our control, no expressed or implied guarantee as to the effects of their use can be given nor liability taken. Use at your own discretion. Any application of the recommendations is at the user’s risk. Sweet Willow Spirit, LLC disclaims any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of this information and assumes no responsibility for any actions taken. This should not be used in place of traditional therapies but solely as a complementary means for bringing well-being. The FDA has not evaluated the statements on this website. No claims are made as to any medicinal value of any oil or healing modality.

*1 Tisserand and Young; Essential Oil Safety A Guide for Health Care Professionals: Second Edition. New York: Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, 2014. Print

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