Grapefruit Essential Oil

Botanical Name – (Citrus paradisi, macfaden)
Part of plant used – fruit peel

Grapefruit is high in Vitamin C and works effectively against infections. Its aroma is refreshing, uplifting and citrusy. Is often used to help with different emotional states. 

Emotional Applications 

• promotes activity and health
• releases the past and creates excitement about the future and its opportunities

Physical Applications

• Fluid retention – massage
• Cellulite – massage – use firm upward strokes towards the heart to assist in eliminating toxins and wastes
• Temporary relief of bronchial cough, colds and flu – steam inhalation or massage into chest, throat and neck
• Stress, anxiety, depression, nervousness – vaporizer, bath, massage
• Skin that is oily with enlarged pores and puffiness – steam inhalation

Cautions

• Do not take internally.
• Do not use before going into the sun
• Some people are sensitive to this oil – do a patch test first.