| Latin Name : | Citrus limonum |
| English Name : | Lemon Zest |
| French Name : | Citron zeste |
| Family : | Rutaceae |
| Origin : | Italy |
History and Origin
Lemon tree as we know it was already cultivated in China 3000 years ago. Today, it is mainly found in Mediterranean climates. The lemon tree would be a natural hybrid between citron (Citrus medica).
Aromatherapy
| Distilled Part : | Fruit Peel |
| Extraction : | Cold pressed |
| Oil Characteristics : | Clear liquid (sometimes slightly foggy) of a yellow color. The smell is fresh, pleasant and sweet. |
| Energetic and Emotional Effect : | Lemon increases joy of living and optimism. The throat chakra clarifies with lemon’s action, which allows you to express yourself with more clarity. The mind gets sharper allowing you to cease the abstract thought leading your spirit to action. Lemon is a purifying balm for all bodies and a mood lifter for depressive tendencies. The plant has an energy reminding bright yellow sunshine. |
Energetic and Emotional Effect:
Lemon increases joy of living and optimism. The throat chakra clarifies with lemon’s action, which allows you to express yourself with more clarity. The mind gets sharper allowing you to cease the abstract thought leading your spirit to action. Lemon is a purifying balm for all bodies and a mood lifter for depressive tendencies. The plant has an energy reminding bright yellow sunshine.
Uses
Culinary
Lemon is used in recipes of desserts, pastry, jams, etc.
Environment
Lemon oil purifies and disinfects ambient air while helping in the elimination of undesired smells (food, smoke, tobacco, mold, etc.). It can be added to your laundry soap and to your all-purpose cleaner.
Perfumery
Lemon forms part of the ingredients used by a few large perfumeries.
Safety
- Avoid sun exposure after external use of lemon oil, highly photosensitizing.
- Lemon oil is dermoagressive and must be used diluted on sensitive skins. A skin reaction test is recommended before any use.
- The oil should be avoided in the first three months of pregnancy and in children under five.
Chromatography
Lot BCILIZITITA04T (2019/02)
Italy
- Monoterpenes: limonene (63,96 %), beta-pinene (13,17 %), gamma-terpinene (10,15 %)
Lot BCILIZITITA07U
Italy
- Monoterpenes: limonene (66,8 %), beta-pinene (9,6 %), gamma-terpinene (9,08%)
- Terpene Ester: linalyl acetate (20,5 %)
Lot BCILIZITITA04V (2020/02)
Italy
- Monoterpenes: limonene (66,8 %), beta-pinene (9,6 %), gamma-terpinene (9,08%)
- Terpene Ester: linalyl acetate (20,5 %)
Lot BCILIZITITA06X (2022/06)
Italy
- Monoterpènes : limonene (68,31 %), beta-pinene (11,35 %), gamma-terpinene (9,76%)
Lot BCILIZITITA09Y (2024/09)
Italy
- Monoterpènes : limonene (65,77 %), beta-pinene (13,45 %), gamma-terpinene (9,73 %)
