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Essential oil
Grapefruit (Pink)
Botanical Name: Citrus paradisi
Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed
Grapefruit essential oil is produced by expression of the peel of the fruit.
It can contain up to 90% of limonene with citral, geraniol, cadinene and
paradisol. The essential oil is primarily produced in Israel, Brazil Florida
and California.
Grapefruit essential oil is valued for its ability to help with fluid
retention and cellulite. It is a diuretic, detoxifier and lymphatic
stimulant (good when used in a massage oil with geranium for these
conditions!) It has been used in post exercise massage oils for its ability
to help break up lactic acid from the muscles (thereby helping to relieve
muscle pain and stiffness). As it has the ability to control bodily
secretions, it is great for use on oily and acneic skin, as it has a tonic
effect. This essential oil's most important use, however, seems to be its
antidepressant capabilities. It is a "happy" oil that is non-sedating with
uplifting powers. Those with S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder) have
noticed good results when grapefruit essential oil was used. Grapefruit
essential oil blends well with all other citrus oils, particularly orange
and bergamot. |
References: Information about this essential oil came from the following
sources:
Worwood, Valerie Ann. The Fragrant Pharmacy. (Toronto: Bantam Books,
1990)
Davis, Patricia. Aromatherapy: An A-Z. (United Kingdom: Saffron Walden,
1988)
Tisserand, Robert and Tony Balacs. Essential Oil Safety. (Edinburgh:
Churchill Livingstone, 1995)
Note and Disclaimer: The information and opinions provided here
are for general educational purposes only and do NOT replace medical advice. It
is your responsibility to consult a suitably qualified medical practitioner to
ensure that you will not have any medical problems from any of our products.
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