Hello, dear readers. Today, we will discuss lemon oil, its applications, and contraindications. I love lemons; they not only smell great but also help treat many ailments. Additionally, their bright and pleasant color can lift your spirits with just one glance.
I primarily use lemon oil during colds. I add a few drops to an aroma lamp, and the whole room is filled with the wonderful and fresh scent of lemon. My husband adds it to the air freshener in the car, along with other oils, to protect himself from illnesses in the winter. I don’t know about you, but I love the smell of lemon. Moreover, lemon oil doesn’t just help with colds—it has a broad range of uses, sharpening intuition and aiding sleep in cases of insomnia.
Lemon essential oil is obtained through cold pressing from fresh lemon peels. It contains around 250 beneficial substances. The aroma of lemon oil is pleasant, fresh, and light, with a slightly bitter note.
Properties of Lemon Oil:
- Lemon oil has bactericidal properties,
- Anti-inflammatory,
- Antiviral,
- Lemon oil is a good antiseptic,
- Excellent antifungal agent,
- Lemon oil also has soothing properties,
- It is used for infectious diseases.
Lemon Oil: Application Lemon oil is effective for colds. We all know that tea with lemon is a good remedy for colds and fevers. We use it to combat infectious diseases, making lemon essential during illness since it’s a source of vitamin C, which helps our body fight infections. At the first sign of a cold, inhale lemon oil vapor. If you don’t have an inhaler, simply add a few drops of oil to a container of hot water and breathe in the steam.
If you’re sick, for example, with a cold, add three drops of lemon oil to an aroma lamp. Thanks to its bactericidal properties, lemon oil will help protect your family from infection.
Lemon Oil for Bleeding and Inflammation of the Gums: Lemon oil is excellent for reducing inflammation, swelling, and bleeding of the gums. Even after tooth extraction, lemon oil helps stop bleeding. Take one teaspoon of vegetable oil, add a couple of drops of lemon oil, mix it, and apply it to the affected gums with a cotton swab every 15 minutes.
You can also use this solution for bleeding gums: take a glass of warm boiled water, add one teaspoon of natural honey and three drops of lemon oil, and rinse your mouth with it.
Lemon Oil for Bad Breath: To get rid of bad breath, simply add a drop of lemon oil to your toothpaste before brushing your teeth. Due to its bactericidal and antiseptic properties, lemon oil neutralizes bad breath.
Lemon Oil for Varicose Veins: Take 250 grams of warm water and add six drops of lemon oil. Soak a cotton cloth or a piece of gauze folded several times in this solution. Apply this compress to the affected area for 15 minutes. Repeat the procedure several times a day.
Lemon Oil for a Healthy Nervous System: Lemon oil invigorates, helps you wake up in the morning, stimulates brain function, and restores the body’s energy. It relieves stress and nervous tension and helps with depression. Additionally, it greatly improves mood and, most importantly, helps eliminate fears.
You can take an aromatherapy bath with lemon oil. To do this, dissolve five drops of lemon oil in a teaspoon of honey and add it to the bath. This bath will help relieve stress, nervous tension, and relax the body.
In an aroma lamp, just three drops of oil are enough for a medium-sized room.
Lemon Oil: Contraindications
- Lemon oil is contraindicated for those with allergies or individual intolerance.
- It is not recommended for people allergic to citrus fruits.
- Avoid use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
- Lemon oil should only be applied directly to conditions like lichen, warts, or herpes; otherwise, it should be mixed with cream, shampoo, or vegetable oil.
- Lemon oil use is not recommended for those with hypertension.
Lemon Essential Oil Allergy Test Mix a few drops of vegetable oil with a drop of lemon oil. Apply a few drops of this mixture to a small area of skin and wait about 12 hours. If no allergic reaction occurs, you can safely use lemon oil. If an allergic reaction, irritation, redness, or burning occurs, immediately wash the area with warm water and soap.
Lemon Oil in Cosmetology Lemon oil is used for hair, nail, and body beauty, and it is added to creams, gels, and shampoos. Additionally, lemon oil removes freckles and age spots. Mix four drops of chamomile oil, seven drops of wheat germ oil, and three drops of lemon oil. Apply the mixture to problem skin areas with a cotton swab, and rinse with water after about 15 minutes.
Lemon Oil for Hair Lemon oil reduces hair greasiness, making it suitable for oily hair, and decreases the activity of the sebaceous glands. It also lightens hair beautifully. Add a couple of drops of lemon oil to the portion of shampoo you’re using to wash your hair.
Lemon Oil for Nail Care Dissolve 2-3 drops of lemon oil in a teaspoon of honey and mix it in a glass of boiled water. Use this solution for nail baths for just 10 minutes. It whitens the nail plate perfectly.
If you decide to take a bath with lemon oil, you should first dissolve it in cream, sea salt, honey, or yogurt.
If you have no allergies or other contraindications to lemon oil, use it for health and beauty.
