Uses of Lemon Essential Oil

Lemon essential oil is a remarkably versatile product. From making fruit stay fresh longer (soak them in a bowl of water with a few drops of oil) to banishing warts (rub oil into them twice daily until they disappear), it's an item that everyone should keep stocked at home.

Mentality

• When used for aromatherapy, lemon essential oil is known to raise people's spirits, making them feel clear-headed and improving their concentration.

Cooking

• A wide variety of foods and beverages can be flavored with lemon essential oil, such as tea, salad dressings, vegetables, chicken and cheesecake.

Cleaning

• This oil is a powerful antibacterial agent that makes it excellent for household and hospital cleaning. It is strong enough to kill germs related to such life-threatening illnesses as typhoid, pneumonia and diphtheria.

Skin

• Lemon oil is an astringent that cleans oily skin and makes it look brighter. The appearance of freckles can also be reduced by applying diluted oil to them.

Scent

• Lemon is known for its refreshing scent, which is why the oil is used with diffusers to make homes smell clean and for personal fragrances.

Health

• Ingesting the oil can soothe or cure numerous ailments, from improving your immunity and fighting infection and fevers, to assisting in waste elimination and treating anemia.