Uses for Lemon Essential Oil

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.

Household uses for lemon essential oil

  • 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.

Personal uses for lemon essential oil

  • 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.

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