At Penn'Ty Bio, we don't like waste! Rather than throwing away our stock, we have lowered the price of this product because the Minimum Durability Date (MDD, formerly DLUO) has passed. But don't panic, it's a best before date, so there's no danger in using them!

Lemon essential oil - Citrus limonum

Family : Rutaceae

Certification : Essential oil from organic crops, controlled, certified, 100% pure and natural, uncut, not deterpenated. It benefits from the AB mention, certified by Bureau Veritas certification France (FRBIO10).

Part of the plant used : Fresh peel

Method of obtaining : Mechanical expression (cold pressing)

Origin : Italy

The lemon tree is a shrub 2 to 4 m high that is grown all around the Mediterranean. The white flowers tinged with pinkish red bloom all year round. The ripe fruit with a tangy taste gives a bright yellow essential oil which tends to brown over time. It has a characteristic acidic and fresh fruity fragrance. The pastry, confectionery, perfumery and cosmetics industries make extensive use of it. It is one of the most used essential oils in aromatherapy. It is particularly ideal for restoring energy and traditionally known as excellent for the proper functioning of the immune defences.

Originally from India, the lemon is one of the most used fruits in natural medicine. Fresh and pungent, its delicious warm scent blends perfectly with eucalyptus, grapefruit, lavender, orange, rosemary and ylang-ylang. The properties of its essential oil are so numerous that it is used systematically with real success in many ailments. It is also a good pick-me-up in case of fatigue.

Its oil is also appreciated for the care of oily skin and to strengthen brittle nails. Ideal for air disinfection, lemon is frequently used in diffusion in nurseries, hospitals and medical offices. Remarkable aerial antiseptic, its diffusion protects against viral, bacterial or fungal infections and makes you enjoy at the same time its deliciously fruity smell.

Limonene
*The chemotype is the identity card of the essential oil, its composition chemically defined by chromatographic analysis. The same plant can have several compositions depending on the place and the variety. A chemotype depends on a property, an odor, a taste. 

Colds, pimples, insect bites, digestive disorders, nervousness.

Allergens naturally contained in this essential oil : D-Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol.

Main : Antibacterial, Hypolipidemic, Antinausea, Vitamin-P-like and blood thinner, Choleretic and cholagogue.

Secondary : Anxiolytic, Carminative, Anti-infectious.

Essential oils are powerful natural substances and should therefore be used with care. Even if essential oils have been used since Antiquity, their mode of use and the precautions for use are often poorly known. Many books deal with essential oils. It is therefore advisable to refer to it to find out about the traditional modes of use.

Note : For diffusion, you can use our packaging in 30 and 100 ml bottles (organic essential oil packaged by Penntybio, AB certified for Aroma Plantes).

An essential oil is made up of chemically defined molecules (about 10,000 listed) that have been secreted by special plant cells. It can consist of from one to several hundred molecules, which helps explain why some essential oils have many properties but different therapeutic effectiveness. To guarantee the properties necessary for effective aromatherapy, it is important that an essential oil is 100% pure and natural (not cut, not deterpenated, not mixed with alcohol or vegetable oils) and preferably organic. This is the case for the essential oils we sell. They are sold in tinted bottles with a dropper cap.

Go to the "Properties and characteristics of essential oils" file. Whether pure or mixed, you can use them in our different diffuser models. The information given on each essential oil is for guidance only. Beware of self-diagnosis, do not hesitate to consult an aromatherapist or any other recognised professional and read our special file "properties of essential oils"in our thematic files. 

Essential oils are primarily used to help you treat many ailments. But beware, even if essential oils are often extracted from edible plants, their concentrations make it necessary to remain cautious and respect their curative power. The use of essential oils is relatively simple and if you follow a few basic rules, they will put their therapeutic genius at your disposal. Covering with essential oils has more advantages than disadvantages.

Find in our primer on care with essential oils, all the ailments for which the essential oil of lemon enters into the composition of the mixture :

Dejection, Acetonone crisis, Aerophagia, Alcoholism, Weight loss, Anthrax, Loss of appetite, Arthritis, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Whitening teeth, Bronchitis, Cellulitis, Headache, Oily-dry hair, Cholesterolemia, Convalescence, Jet lag, Decalcification, Immune defence, Itching, Detox, Diabetes, Difficult digestion, Stomach disorders, Fatigue, Fever, Bad breath, Hiccups, High blood pressure, Food poisoning, Laryngitis, Motion sickness, Migraine, Brittle nails, Rheumatism, Wrinkles, Snoring, Varicose veins, Wart, Vomiting, Shingles.

WARNING : These properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference works or websites in aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and phytotherapy. They are found there on a regular basis and many of them have been confirmed by observations in the scientific community. However, this information is given for information purposes, it can not in any way constitute medical information, nor engage our responsibility. For any use of essential oils for therapeutic purposes, consult a doctor.