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1. Treat Candida Infections
Most commonly expressed as a yeast infection
when it’s running rampant, Candida is a class of fungus that is often a
normal part of good oral and intestinal health. Its overgrowth,
however, can affect the skin, throat, mouth, genitals, and, if left
untreated, can even invade the blood.
Because of its antifungal properties, lemon oil can be used as a natural remedy for yeast infections. A recent study found
that lemon oil was able to inhibit the growth of various Candida
strains. This is likely because of lemon oil’s high monoterpenoid
content, which has an antimicrobial effect. You can use the following
recipe as an external skin treatment once per day. If there’s no
improvement after a week, you should see a healthcare practitioner.
Recipe: 3 cups of lukewarm water + 2 tablespoons of vinegar + 3 drops of lemon oil + 4 drops of tea tree oil
2. For Pain Relief
According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, chronic pain
affects 100 million Americans – more than diabetes, heart disease, and
cancer combined. The four most common kinds of pain are lower back pain,
severe headache / migraine, neck pain, and facial aches. Whether the
pain is long-lasting or short-lived, sharp or throbbing, a result of
physical injury, inflammation, or medical issue, it can absolutely
interfere with your quality of life.
There are many options available to treat and manage pain, but a
natural way to reduce pain signals in the brain was found with lemon oil
aromatherapy. The study,
published in 2002, was conducted on lab rats during a persistent
experience of pain; the rats that inhaled the aroma of lemon oil showed a
decrease in behaviors indicative of pain (flinching, flexing, and
licking the affected area) as compared with the control group.
Researchers measured the rats’ neuronal activity and found that lemon
oil increased the expression of c-Fos, a gene and protein that regulates
nerve cell production and survival.
3. Enhance Mood & Concentration
If you have ever deeply inhaled the scent of lemon oil, you’ve
probably noticed that it has a stimulating, and yet calming, influence
in the mind. In an effort to better understand the relationship between
smell and mood, researchers examined
the psychological and physiological impact of smelling either lemon
oil, lavender oil, or plain water before and after experiencing a
stressor. Of the 56 healthy volunteers, those that smelled lemon oil
reported increased positive mood – despite having their hands plunged in
ice water! The researchers also measured stress hormones and found that
norepinephrine, which plays a role in cognition and learning, was
maintained at elevated levels after inhaling lemon oil.
4. Lessen Stress & Anxiety
One of the great paradoxes of lemon oil is its ability to invigorate
and relax.
In addition to its anti-depressant and cognition-boosting qualities,
lemon oil aromatherapy was shown to calm the nerves and relieve stress
in two separate studies.
Using various animal models for assessing anxiety, despair, and exploratory behaviors, researchers in a 2006 study exposed mice to lavender, rose, and lemon essential oils and found that lemon had the “strongest anti-stress effect”. Another study,
this time concerning rats, resulted in lowered corticosterone levels
(which is released as a stress response) when exposed to lemon oil for a
period of two weeks.
5. Lose Weight
It may seem like a bold statement, but lemon oil can actually help you lose weight
by suppressing weight gain, dissolving body fat, and reducing appetite.
The rind of many citrus fruits – including lemon – contain high amounts
of the organic compound limonene. Limonene has the ability to
facilitate lipolysis – the breakdown of white adipose tissue, which is
the type of fat the body stores for energy. The connection between
limonene and lipolysis was demonstrated in a study where exposure to a blend of lemon oil and grapefruit oil aromatherapy increased lipolysis and reduced body weight in rats.
**Even though this connection has been made in scientific studies Scential Health does not test their products on animals. So you can be assured that their lemon essential oil is cruelty free :}
Fat Dissolving Massage Recipe: ¼ cup of sweet almond oil + 7 drops of lemon oil + 7 drops of grapefruit oil
6. Alleviate Morning Sickness
Affecting more than half of moms-to-be, the vomiting and nausea of
pregnancy is among the least pleasant aspects of gestation. While
morning sickness will usually subside on its own within 14 to 18 weeks,
for some it will continue for the whole nine months, up until the time
the baby is delivered.
Fortunately, there is some respite to be found with lemon oil! A clinical trial
from 2014 examined the effects of lemon oil aromatherapy on pregnant
women who suffer from morning sickness. Involving more than 100
participants, the study determined that inhaling lemon oil as soon as
feelings of nausea were present had the effect of drastically reducing
queasiness and retching as well as an overall decrease in the intensity
of those symptoms.
7. Skin Toner
Lemon oil is an astringent – meaning that it constricts bodily
tissues when applied topically. For this reason, lemon oil may be used
for deep cleansing of the skin while also shrinking pores. Terrific for
oily skin types, lemon oil acts as a natural toner that reduces the
amount of sebum (oily or waxy substances) produced by the sebaceous
glands. Since overactive sebaceous glands are a major cause of acne,
cysts, hyperplasia, and other inflammations of the skin, adding lemon
oil to your daily skin care regimen can help heal and prevent breakouts.
Recipe: ½ cup of water + ½ cup of witch hazel + 40 drops of lemon oil
8. Degrease Your Hair
Also caused by an overzealous sebaceous gland, greasy hair can leave
your tresses limp, flat, and stringy no matter how much you wash it. As
with oily skin, lemon oil can reduce the amount of sebum on the scalp,
as well as help rebalance the production of oils.
Shampoo Recipe: ½ cup of liquid castile soap + 1 cup of water + 20 drops of lemon oil
Hair Rinse Recipe: 1 cup of water + 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar + 3 drops of lemon oil
9. All-Purpose Cleaner
Although vinegar is a wonderful, eco-friendly cleaner,
sometimes you might not want to imbue your home with a sour, pungent
smell. Lemon oil’s antiseptic, antifungal, and disinfectant qualities
make it a viable green cleaning contender – all while emitting that
unmistakably “clean” scent.
Recipe: 2 ½ cups of water + 2 tablespoons of liquid castile soap + 10 to 20 drops of lemon oil
10. Laundry Detergent
Making your own laundry soap is easy, inexpensive, and good for the
planet. Since all the ingredients are natural, this mixture is totally
biodegradable and free of chemicals and artificial fragrances. And while
there are many essential oils you can use in your laundry, lemon oil is
a fantastic bleach substitute that will brighten your whites.
Recipe: 3 cups of borax + 3 cups of washing soda + 3 cups of baking soda + 2 bars of castile soap (grated) + 30 drops of lemon oil
11. Wood Polish
The chemicals in commercial wood polishes can irritate the eyes,
skin, and respiratory tract. In lieu of introducing pollutants into the
home, you can use lemon oil as a key ingredient for all-natural homemade
furniture polish that will not only bring back the luster and shine of
the wood but also help to protect against future scratches and stains.
Recipe: ½ cup of olive oil or sweet almond oil + 10 to 15 drops of lemon oil
12. Reusable Wipes
If you loathe using paper towels to sop up small spills but still
want to have on-the-go disinfecting wipes on hand, then this one’s for
you! You’ll need a handful of square cloths (old t-shirts or bed sheets would do the trick) and a suitable container with lid for easy access.
Recipe: 1 ½ cups of warm water + 1 tablespoon of coconut oil + 1 teaspoon of vodka + 3 drops of lavender oil + 3 drops of lemon oil
13. Clean Small Wounds
Since lemon oil is a natural antiseptic, it can be used to clean
minor wounds to prevent infection. You can use these recipes
on superficial cuts, scrapes, and burns to speed up the healing process.
Soothing Salve Recipe: Combine ¼ cup of beeswax pellets with ¾ cup of coconut oil and
heat on low on the stovetop. Once thoroughly melted and blended, add 12
drops each of lemon, lavender, and tea tree oil. Transfer to a
container and allow it to cool before using.
Antiseptic Spray: ¼ cup of distilled water + 6 drops of lemon + 12 drops of tea tree + 6 drops of eucalyptus oils
14. Air Freshener Spray
You can eliminate bad odors and instantly refresh your indoor spaces with a little lemon oil.
Spray Recipe: 1 cup of water + 24 drops of lemon oil
