The health benefits of lemon essential oil (Citrus limon) include its ability to treat and manage skin disorders, hair conditions, stress disorders, fever, infections, asthma, obesity, insomnia, stomach problems, and fatigue. All these benefits of lemon oil can be attributed to its stimulating, uplifting or cleansing, carminative, anti-infection, astringent, detoxifying, antiseptic, disinfectant, and antifungal properties.
Lemons are one of the most popular citrus fruits in the world and are widely used for culinary purposes since they aid in digestion. They also add a pleasant taste and aroma to food. Furthermore, lemon juice is one of the most popular drinks in the world as it is very healthy, delicious, and inexpensive.
Essential Oil Basics
However, lemon fruit, lemon juice, and lemon essential oil are not the same. Lemon essential oil (Citrus limon) is the aromatic part of lemon fruit and is stored in the rind. The essential oil is extracted from the rind using the cold press method of extraction.
Because of this, the health benefits and healing properties of lemon essential oil are both similar and different from the lemon fruit and lemon juice because of its concentrated nature and different levels of therapeutic chemical components.
Health Benefits of Lemon Oil
Lemon oil, with its calming and detoxifying properties, has a range of benefits for all. Let’s have a look at them in detail.
Skin Care
Lemon essential oil is a good remedy for restoring the luster of dull skin. It is an astringent and detoxifying in nature and rejuvenates sagging or tired-looking skin. Its antiseptic properties help in treating pimples and various other skin disorders. Lemon is also recommended for reducing excessive oil on the skin.
Relieves Stress
Lemon essential oil is calming in nature and therefore helps in removing mental fatigue, exhaustion, dizziness, anxiety, nervousness, and nervous tension. It has the ability to refresh the mind by creating a positive mindset and eliminating negative emotions. It is also believed that inhaling this oil helps in increasing concentration and alertness. Lemon oil can, therefore, be used as a room freshener in offices. [1]
Lemon oil is commonly used for aromatherapy and relaxation. Photo Credit: Shutterstock
Boosts Immune system
Lemon oil is a wonderful boost for the body’s immune system. It further stimulates white blood cells, thus increasing your ability to fight off diseases. This oil also improves blood circulation throughout the body.
Keeps Asthma under control
Lemon oil benefits people who are looking for uplifting their mood. Photo Credit: Shutterstock
It is believed that lemon oil is useful for keeping asthma under control since inhaling the aroma of lemons can clear the nasal passages and sinuses, promoting good air flow and steady breathing.
Treats Stomach Disorders
Since lemon essential oil is carminative, it can be used in the treatment of various stomach problems including indigestion, acidity, upset stomach, and cramps.
Hair Care
Lemon oil is also effective as a hair tonic. Many people use this oil to get strong, healthy, and shiny hair. It is also used to get rid of dandruff.
Weight Loss
Lemon juice is very helpful in reducing weight by satisfying your appetite, thus minimizing overeating.
Other Benefits of Lemon
Apart from the health benefits, lemon has other advantages too. They are explained below.
Cleaners: Lemon is a good cleaner, which is why it is used for cleansing the body, metal surfaces, dishes, and clothes. It is also a disinfectant, so it is commonly used for cleaning surfaces such as butcher’s knives and blocks that can get contaminated very easily.
Perfumes: Lemon oil has a distinctly refreshing aroma which makes it a good ingredient for perfumes and potpourris. Many scented candles also contain this oil.
Soaps and cosmetics: Lemon juice and lemon essential oil are both used in soaps, face washes, and many other personal and skin care cosmetics due to its antiseptic quality.
Beverages: Lemon oil is used in various artificial drink concentrates to give them the taste of lemon juice.
Essential Oil Blending: Lemon essential oil blends well with many other essential oils including lavender essential oil, rose absolute oil, neroli, sandalwood, geranium, ylang-ylang essential oil, and tea tree, making it a popular oil for herbalists, certified aromatherapists, and others practicing the healing art of aromatherapy.
