More About Our Lemon Petitgrain Essential Oil

Size:  5 ml violet glass bottle OR  30 ml violet glass bottle

Source:  Spain

Production method:  Steam distilled from fresh leaves

Botanical Name:  Citrus limon

Note:  Regular petitgrain essential oil is distilled from the leaves of bitter orange (Citrus aurantium).  This rare lemon petitgrain essential oil is distilled from the leaves of the lemon tree.

Homeopathic Properties of Lemon Petitgrain Essential Oil

• Anti-bacterial
• Anti-depressant
• Anti-emetic
• Anti-infectious
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-septic
• Anti-spasmodic
• Anti-viral
• Cardio-tonic
• Deodorant
• Hepatic
• Hypotensive
• Nervine
• Relaxant–muscles
• Sedative
• Stimulant–circulatory
• Vulnerary

Uses

Internal–oral, inhalation, diffusion

External—topical application, massage, bath, local compress, energy centers and meridian points

Observations and Anecdotal Information

Lemon petitgrain essential oil  is stabilizing for a rapid heartbeat.  It can be inhaled and applied to the chest for that purpose.

It is a wonderful oil for diffusion, because it is highly anti-microbial and deodorizing.

It is nourishing to the skin, good for cremes and facial treatments.  It is anti-bacterial, making it a great oil for  relieving acne and other skin infections.

Cautions

This oil is generally regarded as safe at normal doses.

Use cautiously with pregnant and lactating mothers, and small children.

Avoid use with infants.

Keep all essential oils away from eyes.

Store in a safe place, out of the reach of children.

Pet information:  Cats may not respond well to conifer oils and citrus oils.  Avoid usage for cats.

All internal uses should be researched and/or supported by a health care professional.  Product quality and dosage are critically important when using essential oils internally.

None of our products are recognized or approved by the FDA.  They are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.  This information is anecdotal, and is provided for educational purposes only.  It is not meant to be taken as medical advice.  See a health care professional for medical advice.

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