Uses for Essential Oils~Lemon

I just love Lemon oil because of its versatile uses.  Not only is it an antiseptic, antifungal, and antiviral like most all essential oils, but Lemon oil is also an antidepressant and antioxidant.  Some uses of Lemon oil are to lower anxiety, regulate blood pressure, fight depression (including postpartum depression), heal throat infections, fight heartburn, curb appetite, and purify your drinking water.  Lemon oil can also be used as a furniture polish, gum/grease removal or air freshener.    

In your medicine cabinet, Lemon oil can replace:

·         Tylenol or other pain relievers

·         Tums or other heartburn remedies

·         Imodium AD or other anti-diarrheal medications

·         Pepto Bismal or other anti-nausea medications

·         Cepacol or other types of throat lozenges

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Application Methods for Lemon Oil

·         Applied neat (with no dilution) However, when using topically avoid direct sunlight or UV light for about 12 hours after using.

·         Diffuse or inhale aroma directly

·         Place 1-2 drops under the tongue or in a veggie capsule and take internally

·         Use as a flavoring for food and beverages

What’s even better? When using Lemon oil there are no side effects, no drug interactions, it is all natural and proven to be effective.

Watch for future posts on “recipes” that use Lemon oil, including an all natural air freshener, a sore throat gargle and how to make a lemon flavored olive oil for cooking. Need a recipe sooner?  Leave a comment and I will post one right away!  

What do you use Lemon Oil for?