What is Pranarom Organic Lemon essential oil used for?
Originating in India and cultivated in southern Europe and California, the lemon is one of the most useful fruits in natural medicine. The essence is obtained by cold expression of the outer part of the fruit rind. It takes around 3,000 lemons to obtain 1 kg of essence.
Its properties are so numerous that it is used systematically and with real success for an infinite number of ailments. The essence neutralizes Eberth's bacillus and staphylococcus in 5 minutes, and Loeffer's bacillus (diphtheria) in 20 minutes.
Organic lemon essential oil is recognized for its antimicrobial properties, due in particular to the presence of compounds such as limonene and β-pinene. These substances give the essential oil antibacterial and antifungal action, as well as effective antiviral activity. It is particularly active against bacteria such as staphylococcus aureus and streptococcus, as well as certain viruses.
Organic lemon essential oil has remarkable detoxifying and hepato-protective properties, mainly attributed to the limonene it contains. This compound stimulates liver enzymes, promoting liver detoxification. In addition, this essential oil is choleretic and cholagogue, helping to improve digestion and protect the liver from damage.
The limonene present in organic lemon essential oil is also known for its cholesterol-lowering properties. It helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and prevent the accumulation of triglycerides in the liver, making it a valuable ally in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
Organic lemon essential oil benefits the digestive system, offering carminative, aperitive and depurative properties. It helps reduce nausea, stimulate digestion and relieve symptoms of gastro-oesophageal reflux. It is also anti-ulcer and gastro-protective, promoting gastric mucus secretion and protecting the digestive mucosa.
Organic lemon is a general tonic that acts on the autonomic nervous system, promoting vitality and energy. Lemon essential oil also has sedative and anxiolytic properties, promoting relaxation and stress reduction. It acts on neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin, contributing to emotional balance.
In addition to its main effects, organic lemon essential oil has other beneficial health properties, including:
- Circulatory fluidifier.
- Anti-vitamin K like.
- Vitamin P like, improving microcirculation and strengthening capillaries.
- Cortison-like, stimulating the pituitary-cortical-adrenal axis, useful in prolonged inflammatory states.
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How to use Pranarom Organic Lemon essential oil?
- Oral use: ✔️ Only diluted in a fatty substance such as olive oil. Do not exceed 5 drops of essential oil per day.
- Cutaneous use : ✔️ Automatically diluted in a vegetable oil to a maximum of 20%.
- Wet inhalation : ✔️
- Dry inhalation: ❌
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What are the precautions for use?
- Do not mix with cinnamon, coriander or other essential oils containing more than 10% aromatic aldehydes, to avoid any risk of drug interactions.
- Risk of phototoxicity, do not expose to sunlight.
- Contraindicated for pregnant or breast-feeding women and children under 7 years of age.
- Dermocaustic, cannot be used undiluted, dilution required
- Dry inhalation is not recommended, prefer humid inhalation
- Do not combine with cortisone, risk of drug interaction
- Avoid in association with micro-dosed oral contraceptives (enzymatic induction), ask your pharmacist for advice.
What is the composition?
Monoterpenes (90 to 95%): (+) - limonene 75% - limonene 75% - limonene 75% - limonene 75% - limonene 75% - limonene 75% - limonene 75
Presentation - Packaging :
This product is available in two formats: 10 ml bottle and 30 ml bottle.
For venous and lymphatic disorders, massage your legs 3 times a day with the following formula:
- In an empty 10 ml bottle, pour 18 drops of lemon essential oil and top up the rest of the bottle to the mark withMacadamia vegetable oil.
- Shake the bottle before each use and massage into your legs, always starting at the bottom and working your way up to the top of your thighs.