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Lemons and Lemon Oil

Did you know the lemon originally hails from Asia? And that today, more than 50 varieties are being cultivated? Lemons traveled abroad from Asia but didn't become commonplace in the Western World until the 16th century. And the earliest record of the lemon in the New World came from Hispaniola (Haiti/Dominican Republic), where it arrived with Columbus in 1493.

Facts about Lemon / Lemon Oil

• This citrus fruit is most commonly used in the kitchen for cooking and cleaning
• When peeling a lemon see the natural essential oil of the fruit spraying from the rind
• The aroma of lemon and lemon oil can help uplift the emotions
• Lemon oil can increase skin sensitivity to ultraviolet light
• The smell of lemon oil can help bolster concentration and memory
• It takes 1,500 lemons to produce about one pound of lemon oil

Healing Powers of Lemon Oil

• Antiseptic
• Antiviral
• Antibacterial
• Placing lemon slices on freckles will help lightening them
• Great stabilizer of body acidity and alkalinity content
• Lifts the spirit and enhances mood

Uses of Lemon / lemon oil

• Natural Astringent
• Great for problematic skin
• Use in a diffuser to awaken your mind in the morning
• Use on insect bites
• Relieves tension headaches