Lemon/Lime (Citrus limonum/Citrus aurantifolia)

Top note

Mind

refreshing, produces clarity of thought, diminishes irritability

Body

circulatory tonic, blood purifier, varicose veins, anemia, helps clear sinus and throat infections, joint health, lower fever, flu, balance blood PH levels

Skin

exfoliant, oily skin and hair, warts, corns, brittle nails, stems bleeding, purifying

Precautions

photosensitive, may irritate sensitive skin in high dilution

The best way to use

2 drops per 5ml olive oil and massage into nails; 8 drops in diffuser for purification (mix 4 drops each lemon & eucalyptus works well for the flu); apply a few drops to a tissue and hold onto cuts to stem bleeding; add 2-4 drops each lemon and geranium and mix with sea salt and add to hot bath