Grapefruit Oil
Grapefruit oil...Captain Shaddock, a 17th-century English ship commander, introduced the plant into the West Indies from China. The fruit was thereafter known as “Shaddock”. In 1809, Spanish settlers brought seeds to the United States. It wasn’t until 1880 that it was actually grown commercially.
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Botanical Name - Citrus paridisi
Common Method Of Extraction - Cold pressed
Parts Used - Fruit peel
Note Classification - Top
Aroma - Citrus, floral, and fruity
Largest Producing Countries - USA
Traditional Use – This oil is used as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents, cosmetics and perfumes. It’s also extensively used in deserts, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Properties - Antidepressant, anti-infectious, antiseptic, antitoxic, astringent, bactericidal, depurative, digestive, diuretic, restorative, stimulant (lymphatic, digestive), and tonic.
Benefits - Acne, cellulitis, chills, colds, congested and oily skin, depression, flu, gall bladder, hangovers, headaches, herpes, hot flashes, induces euphoria, menopause, menstrual problems, muscle fatigue, nervous exhaustion, obesity, performance stress, PMS, promotes hair growth, relieves performance anxiety, stiffness, tones the skin and tissues, and water retention.
Blends Well With - Bergamot, black pepper, cardamom, clary sage, clove, cypress, eucalyptus (all), fennel, frankincense, geranium, ginger, juniper, lavender, lemon, mandarin, neroli, palmarosa, patchouli, peppermint, rosemary, thyme linalool, and ylang ylang.
Safety Data –
Grapefruit oil
is non-toxic, non-irritant, and relatively non-sensitizing. This oil is mildly photo-toxic and will cause a reaction in some individuals who expose themselves to the sun after using it. Don’t use this oil while pregnant.
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