Pure Lemon Essential Oil – (Citrus limon) has antiseptic-like properties and contains compounds that have been studied for their effects on immune function. It may serve as an insect repellent and may be beneficial for the skin. CAUTION: Citrus oils should NOT be applied to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light within 72 hours.
Lemon Oil for Household Use:~ Use 6 drops in a spray bottle mixed with distilled water to use in the bathroom as an air freshener.
~ Use 1-2 drops to remove gum, oil, grease spots or crayon.
~ Use 1 drop to add flavor to baked goods or beverages.
~ For homemade lemonade, in a blender mix 2 drops of Lemon oil, 2 tablespoons of honey and two cups of pure water. Adjust the amount of each ingredient to suit your own taste.
~ To clean and increase the shelf life of fresh fruit, fill a bowl with cool water and 2-3 drops of Lemon oil. Drop your cleaned fruit into the water and stir. Be sure all surfaces of the fruit contact the lemon water.
~ Add 2-3 drops to water and spray counter tops to sterilize them.
~ Soak your dishcloth overnight in a bowl of water and a drop of Lemon oil to disinfect and kill germs.
~ Add a drop of Lemon oil to your dishwasher before the wash cycle.
~ Rub a drop of Lemon oil on your hands after using a public bathroom.
~ Use a paper towel soaked with several drops of Lemon oil to sanitize bathroom fixtures.
~ Rub a drop to clean a butcher’s block or other cutting surfaces.
~ Put 10-15 drops of Lemon oil in each gallon of carpet cleaning solution to help pull out stains and brighten the rug. This also leaves a fresh smell in the room.
Lemon Oil for Personal Use:
~ Rub a drop on a corn, callous or bunion mornings and evenings.
~ Place a drop on cold sores, herpes or other mouth ulcers to lessen pain and aid healing.
~ Put a drop on bleeding gums caused by gingivitis or tooth extraction.
~ Put a drop on oily skin or acne to balance sebaceous glands (oil glands).
~ Rub several drops on cellulite to improve circulation and help eliminate waste from the cells.
~ Rub two drops of Lemon oil topically to clear athlete’s foot.
~ Rub several drops of Lemon oil on varicose veins to improve circulation and relieve pressure on the veins.
~ Rub a drop on a wart morning and night until it disappears.
To Order Young Living Lemon Oil, please visit:
https://www.youngliving.org/HealthfulOils
Tags: Essential Oils, Natural Therapies
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