Fruit Essential Oils Another thing to know about citrus oils is that they oxide more quickly than other essential oils. Shelf life of an open bottle of citrus oil, properly stored, may be one year or so, compared to many years for most high-quality essential oils.
A study at Mie University (in Japan) found that citrus fragrances improved immunity, aided relaxation, and decreased depression. Also, many citrus oils are high in limonene, a substance that clinical studies have shown inhibits tumor growth.
Let's look at some citrus and related essential oils.
Orange Essential Oil
Orange (Citrus sinensis) essential oil (from the sweet orange tree) has an uplifting scent. It is often recommended for colds and flu, high blood pressure, and indigestion. Orange may be one of the best all-around essential oils for the digestive system, possibly useful for abdominal distention and pain, poor appetite, indigestion, flatulence, nausea, and vomiting. It is also useful for oily hair and skin.
Oils from the Bitter Orange Tree
Neroli (also called orange blossom) is technically not an essential oil. It is an absolute extracted from the flowers of the bitter orange tree. That is, a solvent was used to force the oil from the orange blossoms.
Neroli absolute may be useful for muscle pain and circulatory problems. You can also use it for skin conditions such as scars, stretch marks, and wrinkles. Neroli is considered a natural relaxant and may be useful for depression and anxiety.
A related oil is petitgrain (also called bitter orange), which is distilled from the leaves, stems, and unripe fruit of the bitter orange tree. Petitgrain's fragrance is similar to neroli, but harsher and sharper. This oil may also be useful for depression.
Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) is a sub-species of bitter orange. Although this essential oil is considered very photosensitizing because it contains bergapten, you can get bergapten-free bergamot. Bergamot may help enhance immunity and help heal wounds and skin growths. It is also considered to balance emotions and help relieve anxiety.
Lemon Essential Oil
Lemon (Citrus limon) essential oil may be helpful for colds, flu, and bronchitis. It is also considered a tonic for the circulatory system and may help lower high blood pressure. Lemon may increase metabolism but is also believed to increase appetite. It may be cleansing and detoxifying for the liver, benefiting problems such as cellulite. Lemon's astringent properties are helpful for oily skin.
For emotional healing, use lemon to encourage clarity, direction, awareness, and concentration. Lemon essential oil is also great to use in cleaning products.
Grapefruit Essential Oil
Grapefruit (Citrus x paradisi) is cooling, cleansing, and decongesting and may be beneficial for both an overheated liver and a sluggish lymphatic system. It may encourage weight loss.It's uplifting aroma can help improve self-esteem, create euphoria, and improve self-worth. For emotional healing, this oil encourages joy, positivity, and confidence.
Tangerine and Mandarin Essential Oil
Tangerine and mandarin have the same Latin name (Citrus reticulata) and the chemistry is almost identical.
These essential oils are refreshing and rejuvenating. They may be good for digestion and may stimulate the gall bladder. They may also help insomnia and lymph congestion.
Lime Essential Oil
Lime Citrus aurantifolia) essential oil can be steam-distilled (non-photosensitizing) or cold-pressed (very photosensitizing). Lime is used primarily for skin care and to support the respiratory and immune systems.
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