Extracted from a “small evergreen tree” is an essential oil known as Lemon Oil. This oil is basically derived from a fruit of a small tree belonging to the “Citrus limon” species within the plant kingdom. Furthermore, this oil is known to possess detoxifying properties. In addition, it also capable of producing a calming effect on the body. This oil also blends extremely well with a variety of other oils such as lavender oil, rose oil, sandalwood oil, peppermint oil, geranium oil etc.
A. The chemical constituents of Lemon Oil:
This oil is derived from the fruit of a small tree belonging to the “Citrus limon” species within the plant kingdom. In addition, this oil also consists of organic compounds such as a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, a-terpinene, linalool, b-bisabolene, limonene, trans-a-bergamotene, nerol and neral.
B. The uses and benefits of Lemon Oil:
There are a number of benefits one can gain from using this essential oil. However, one should also consider the adverse reactions or side effects reported from its use:
1. Anti-anxiety:
This oil possesses a curative property that when used helps in relaxing the nerves, and thereby serving as an anti-anxiety agent.
2. Carminative:
This oil when used also serves as a “carminative” by helping in resolving the issue of gas formation i.e. flatulence within the gastrointestinal system.
3. Antiseptic:
This oil also consists of “antiseptic” property and thereby functions by destroying disease causing microbes and helps in the treatment of internal as well as external wounds.
4. Hypnotic:
This oil also serves as a “hypnotic” when used by inducing sleep especially within individuals suffering from “insomnia”.
5. Digestive:
This oil when used serves as a “digestive” when used by maintaining normal digestion via the stimulation of gastric juices and bile into the GI tract.
C. The adverse effects of Lemon Oil:
There are a couple of adverse effects that could occur on using this essential oil. They are as follows;
- The use of this oil could lead to skin irritation especially in those individuals who have sensitive skin.
- This oil usage can severely affect pregnancy, and hence pregnant women must avoid using it.
