Ten Powerful Oils: Lemon

Lemon is one oil that I find myself using almost everyday. I tend to use it most when I'm cleaning by mixing it with vinegar and water for an all purpose spray for counter tops, and as a mixture to wash the floors. I also love to use this as a stain remover! Lemon has several properties including being used as a Diuretic, an Antioxidant, a Detoxifier and a Disinfectant. Lemon can be found in the Respiration Blend, the Cleansing Blend, the Metabolic Blend, and the Invigorating Blend. Lemon blends well withBasil, Peppermint, and Rosemary. If Lemon is used topically direct sunlight should be avoided for twelve hours. Click here to learn more about Photosensitivity.

As alluded to above, Lemon has several different uses. Below are just a few.

• Cleanses and purifies the air and surfaces.

• Naturally, cleanses the body and aids in digestion.*

• Supports healthy respiratory function.*

• Diffuse to promote a positive mood.

• Take internally to assist with seasonal respiratory discomfort.*

• Add Lemon oil to a spray bottle of water to clean tables, countertops, and other surfaces.

• Lemon oil makes a great furniture polish; simply add a few drops of olive oil to clean, protect, and shine wood finishes

.• Use a cloth soaked in Lemon oil to preserve and protect your leather furniture and other leather surfaces or garments.

• Lemon oil is a great remedy for the early stages of tarnish on silver and other metals.

• Put on rag to help remove stubborn, sticky residue off surfaces

.• Wash hands with Lemon oil to remove grease after changing your oil.

• Use in cooking to soften citrus flavors and add a flavorful twist to marinades, baked goods, and desserts.

• Use lemon as a natural stain remover, but be careful to not use too much, otherwise it will bleach!