The fresh scent of lemon is a staple in homes for cleaning products, soaps, and sprays because who can resist it? It brings an excitement of Spring and makes cleaning less daunting with it’s refreshing properties.
Botanical Name: Citrus limon
Rutaceae family
Origin: Cultivated in California, Israel and Mediterranean
Small fruit bearing tree
Extraction: Expression of peel of fruit
Main Properties:
- Antiseptic
- Bactericidal
- Antirheumatic
- Carminative
Applications:
- Various infections
- Debility
- Arteriosclerosis
- Rheumatism, arthritis
- Varicose veins
- Urinary & gallstones
- Digestion – helps pancreas
- Liver tonic
- Hepatic congestion, deficiency
- Fortifies nervous system
- Diuretic
- Decreases blood pressure
Mind & Spirit:
- Uplifting
*CAUTION: Phototoxic
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