PRODUCT NO.: 1-0480 GCC: PC-GP
COMMON NAME: Grapefruit
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Citrus paradisi, C. racemosa, C. maxima var. racemosa
FAMILY NAME: Rutaceae (Rue)
INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: Tropical Asia or West Indies
COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: USA, Brazil, Israel
HISTORY INFORMATION: Grapefruit is a hybrid of C. grandis, C. maxima, and C. sinensis. Grapefruit either came from Asia hybridized or it was hybridized in the West Indies. The story goes that a Captain Shaddock in the 18th century brought a citrus tree (C. maxima) to the islands where they crossed it with other citrus. The resulting fruit was called "shaddock" or pomelo fruit. The first grapefruit tree was planted in Florida in 1820. The United States is the largest supplier of grapefruits and the essential oil coming from the peel. Grapefruits are known for their high vitamin C content and resultant protection against infections.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Grapefruit peel contains naringin, used as a flavoring in chocolate and bitter tonic drinks. The seeds also produce an oil which is dark and bitter. It is used in salads and as a cooking oil. Furocoumarins found in citrus cause a photosensitivity, but it seems that in pressed grapefruit oil there is a component which neutralizes this. However, this is not true if the oil is distilled. Difference between pink and white grapefruit is that the pink has more aldehydes.
DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: A cultivated tree growing to 30 feet high with glossy leaves and large yellow fruits.
PARTS PROCESSED: Fresh peel or peel after the fruit has been juiced.
PROCESSING METHODS: Cold pressed.
COLOR RANGE: Yellow to greenish.
CHEMICALCONSTITUENTS:Class:Terpene. Limonene 90%,cadinene,paradisiol,neral,geraniol,citronellal, sinensal, furocoumarins.
YIN\YANG: Yin
PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: Antiseptic (if fresh), antitoxic, astringent, bactericidal, depurative, stimulant, digestive, tonic (general). Used for athlete's foot, acne, oily skin, tightening skin, hair growth, easing muscle fatigue, increasing circulation, stimulating lymphatic system so good for cellulite, obesity and wate retention, colds, chills, flu, digestive aid, liver tonic, regulate body weight, depression, headache, nervous exhaustion, alcohol and drug withdrawal. Used to treat anorexia and bulimia, disinfect environment
MENTAL USES: I direct my will to my highest good. Life is good. I direct my life and I am responsible for me. I have help when I need it.
EMOTIONAL USES: "Life is a bitch and then you die" attitude, depressed, jealous, envious TO optimistic, hopeful, pleased with self and life.
SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate that you are ready to open to more spiritual presence in your life and let go of depression and boredom. Grapefruit helps to refine the crown chakra. Your will becomes more stable and aligned with your higher self. The personality is able to align itself with its higher nature. There may be issues of: "Why, God, did you let this happen to me? Why did you just leave me here?"or "I called and you didn't answer. Why?" Grapefruit will help you to answer these questions.
APPLICATIONS: Aroma lamp, bath (with proper fixed oil), cooking, diffusor, inhaler, light bulb ring, lotion, massage, mist spray, perfume.
WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: Nontoxic. Can irritate the skin. Battaglia says there is not phototoxic danger with grapefruit.
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