GRAPE FRUIT ESSENTIAL OIL (CITRUS PARADISI)
FEATURES
Botanical Name– Citrus Paradisi
Origin– Native To Tropical Asia, The West Indies, Cultivated In California, Florida, Brazil And Israel.
Part Of Plant Used– Fresh Peel
Method Of Extraction– Cold Expression Or Steam Distillation
Aroma And Colour– Grapefruit Oil Is A Yellow Or Greenish Mobile Liquid With A Fresh, Sweet Citrus Odour.
Therapeutic Indication– Anti-Inflammatory, Diuretic, Disinfectant, Stimulant, Antidepressant, Anti-Infectious Antiseptic, Aperitif, Lymphatic, And Tonic Properties.
Principal Constituents– Limonene (90%), Cadinene, Paradisiol, Neral, Geraniol, Citronellal, Sinensal, As Well As Esters, Coumarins, And Furocoumarins.
How To Use– Diffuse, Bath And Massage
Caution– Grapefruit Is An Essential Oil And As Such Should Not Be Applied Directly, Undiluted On The Skin Or Ingested. It Should Not Be Taken By Pregnant Women.
Therapeutic Properties- Grapefruit oil aids in weight loss. It has excellent anti-microbial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties. Grapefruit oil also deals with cramps and hangovers.
Skincare- Grapefruit oil helps in the reduction of wrinkles and improve overall skin texture. It is often added to skin creams and lotions to help treat acne and oily skin.
Haircare- Grapefruit oil is used for dandruff and hair fall mainly. Grapefruit essential oil is also used in shampoos to make hair glossy giving it a beautiful shine. Grapefruit essential oil is helpful for promoting hair growth.
Emotional- Grapefruit oil helps to reduce mental fatigue, depression and emotional stress. The aroma of the oil soothes one’s mind and body.
Add - 20/25 drops in a 50ml carrier oil.
Add - 8/10 drops in a bath.
Add - 8/10 drops on tissue or in a vaporizer