Aromatherapy Essential Oil of Grapefruit

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Essential Oil of Grapefruit (citrus paradisi) Abbr: Gra    [to top of page]
A cultivated tree, over 10 metres high with glossy leaves and large yellow fruit.
Note: Top.
Odour of Essential Oil of Grapefruit: Fresh, sweet and citrus.
Colour of Essential Oil of Grapefruit: Yellow or greenish.
Source of Essential Oil of Grapefruit: Peel of the fruit.
Method of Extraction of Grapefruit: Cold expression.
Properties of Essential Oil of Grapefruit: Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antitoxic, Aperitif, Astringent, Detoxifier, Digestive, Diuretic, Stimulant.
Actions of Essential Oil of Grapefruit: Anti-depressant, detoxifies, stimulates lymph.
Circulatory: Edema, fluid retention, gout.
Digestion: Appetite - lack, colic, constipation, diarrhea, flatulence, gastroenteritis, indigestion, digestion of fats, nausea, vomiting.
Genito-Urinary: Cystitis, fluid retention, urinary stones, urinary tract infection.
Lymphatic: Cellulite, lymph congestion, stimulant, toxicity, water retention.
Nervous: Anxiety, depression, exhaustion, fatigue, irritability, headache - migraine, nervous exhaustion, nervous indigestion, stress related problems.
Reproduction: Breast engorgement, ovary problems, promotes lactation.
Skin: Acne, boils, dermatitis, skin tone, tissue congestion, toning.
Mental/Emotional Symptoms: Anxiety, depression, energizing, fatigue, refreshing, stimulating, tension.
Contra-Indications for Grapefruit: Photo-sensitive (avoid sunlight and sunbeds for 16 hours). May irritate sensitive skin.
Comments on Grapefruit: Grapefruit contains less oil than other citruses, such as orange or lemon.~The best oils are produced by cold pressed methods.~Grapefruit oil has an overall uplifting and reviving effect.~This makes it useful for mental or physical fatigue.~It balances the central nervous system and helps relieve manic depression, nervous exhaustion and performance stress.~Essential oil of Grapefruit can be used as a lymphatic stimulant.~It may be useful in improving the level of cellulite or fluid retention.~It appears to stimulate bile secretion and improve liver function, resulting in improved digestive function in the breaking down of fats.~There is some evidence that Grapefruit may improve detoxification efforts when dealing with drug addictions.

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