Lemon - Citrus Lemonum
Country of Origin - North & South America, Australia
Processed - Cold pressed
Part used - Rind, smaller fruit
Smell - light, fresh clean aroma
Grown - cultivated 
Note - top note

PROPERTIES & USES:

Therapeutic:  antibacterial,  anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic, 
antiseptic, carminative digestive, disinfectant expectorant
, sedative, styptic vermifuge.

Medical:  Internal - Acidity, arthritis, asthma, slow 
circulation, colds, indigestion, mouth ulcers, sinusitis. 

External:  Acne, candida, conjunctivitis, herpes, insect 
bites, greasy skin, sore throat, tonsillitis, varicose veins, warts. 

Industry & Household uses:  Soaps, perfumery, cleaning 
products, soft drinks 

BLENDS with: Other citrus oils, Cedarwood, cinnamon,
 geranium, eucalyptus, fennel, juniper, lavender, neroli, 
pine, sandalwood, ylang ylang, 

CAUTIONS: Can cause skin irritation and sensitivity, 
also phototoxic (avoid applying to skin if exposed to sun). 
Use  in moderation.
*Any essential oils - ingested in large amounts can be fatal.*
*Keep out of reach of children.*

HELPFUL HINT:  Want more juice? Soak the fruit in 
warm water for 5 minutes before squeezing.   As a silver 
jewelry cleaner, rub with a slice of lemon, rinse in warm water 
and dry.

<<<<<<<<<BLENDS TO TRY>>>>>>>>>>>

FOR YOUR SPRAYER - an Light Wonderful Air Freshener
15 drops Lavender
10 drops Orange
10 drops Lemon
10 drops Grapefruit
6 drops Lime
3 drops Nutmeg
2 ounces distilled water
2 ounces Alcohol (Vodka or Grain 150 proof)
Blend all the oils in a spray bottle, add the alcohol and then the 
distilled water. Shake well and spray. 
This is an excellent air freshener for pet odors. 
We personally use this blend in our home. It really is great when 
mildew develops from high humidity days. 

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FOR Your BATH - Refreshing bath oil.
4 drops Spruce
4 drops Geranium
4 drops Spearmint
2 drops Juniper
2 drops Lemon 
and 1 teaspoon carrier oil
Mix well and add to a tub of very warm water and RELAX!! .
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<<<<<<<<<< Birch Hill Happenings News >>>>>>>
Summer time is just around the corner and with it comes
busy days and nights!  When you need that little extra
"pick me up" don't forget to use a little Grapefruit or
other citrus fruit. 

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This oil was featured in the May 2000 Birch Hill Happenings Newsletter. 
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