Grapefruit Essential Oil
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Oil Properties:
Scent:
sharp refreshing smell
Odor Intensity: Low
Evaporation Rate:
Middle Note
Color:
Pale yellow
SAFETY: non-toxic, non-irritant, slightly phototoxic; may cause sensitization in some individuals.
Uses:
Add Grapefruit Essential oil to a carrier oil or cream and massage into the skin to help relieve sore muscles. Massage into skin before exercise to help with cellulite. Grapefruit oil can be diluted in the bath to assist with: cellulite, colds and flu, lack of energy, jet lag, muscle fatigue, overweight, headaches, moodiness and mental and physical tiredness.
Grapefruit has a high vitamin C content and is therefore valuable to the immune system. It helps protect against colds and flu.
It has an effect on obesity; its diuretic properties help with water retention and cellulite.
Grapefruit oil is used in cases of muscle fatigue and stiffness. It has a helpful effect on congested oily skin and acne; it tones the skin and tissues, and promotes hair growth.
It is valuable in cases of stress, depression and nervous exhaustion, as well as headaches.
Origin of Grapefruit essential oil:
Originally from Asia, it is now cultivated in the USA, Brazil and Israel. Grapefruit is a glossy-leaved tree, about 10 meters (30 feet) high, with white flowers and large, pale yellow fruit.
Extraction:
Grapefruit essential oil is extracted from the fresh peel by cold expresion and yields 0.5-1%.
Chemical composition:
Paradisiol, Limonene, Gamma Terpinene, Nootketone, Cadinene, Neral and Citronellal.
Blends well with:
Bergamot, Cypress, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, and Rosemary