COMMON NAME: Yellow Lemon, Cedro Oil

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Citrus limonum

FAMILY NAME: Rutaceae (Rue)

INDIGENOUS COUNTRY: Southeast Asia, India, naturalized throughout Mediterranean

COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: Italy

HISTORY INFORMATION: The Egyptians used it as an antidote to meat and fish poisoning and typhoid epidemics. The lemon tree was introduced into Europe when soldiers returned from the Crusades. Lemons were used by sailors to stay healthy and avoid vitamin C deficiencies while on long sea voyages. Used extensively for infectious illnesses. In England, lemon oil was used in hospitals to freshen the air and neutralize unpleasant body odors. Columbus introduced the lemon tree to Haiti and the Dominican Republic in 1493.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Evidently, most lemon oil comes from green lemons (meaning lemons that are taken from the tree when not fully ripe). This seems to make the oil darker or greener and the scent a little harsher. This oil is more expensive as very little is produced

DESCRIPTION OF PLANT: A small evergreen tree growing up to 20 feet high with serrated oval leaves, stiff thorns and very fragrant white flowers producing green fruits that turn yellow when ripe.

PARTS PROCESSED: Fresh peel.

PROCESSING METHODS: Cold pressed.

COLOR RANGE: Yellow.

CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS: Class: Monoterpene. Limonene up to 70%, terpinene, pinene, sabinene, myrecene, citral, linalool.

PHYSICAL ACTIONS AND USES: Antibacterial, antidepressant, antifungal, antineuralgic, antipruritic, antirheumatic, antisclerotic, antiscorbutic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antistress, antitoxic, antitussive, aperitive, astringent, blood purifier, calmative, carminative, cephalic, cicatrizant, coagulant, cooling, decongestant, depurative, detoxifier, diaphoretic, digestive, disinfectant, diuretic, emollient, febrifuge, hemostatic, hepatic, hypotensor, insect repellent, insecticide, invigorating (immune system), laxative, parasiticide, refreshing, rubefacient, sedative, stimulant (circulatory and lymphatic systems) stomachic, tonic, uplifting, vermifuge. Used to cool, purify, calm, relax, reduce stress, promote sleep, uplift moods, refresh, revive, improve mental clarity and alertness, improve memory, disinfect, soothe insect bites. Will reduce blood viscosity and help to break up plague deposits so use to reduce cholesterol.

MENTAL USES: No matter how difficult the issue I can face it. I can feel good about myself no matter the circumstances. I am attractive and I live in an attractive world. I look good.

EMOTIONAL USES: Feel ugly, unpleasant, no one likes me, unloved, escaping, avoiding, TO self acceptance, self love, feel good about yourself, feel attractive.

SPIRITUAL USES: Can indicate that when you look into the mirror you see ugly or disappointed. You do not seem to like the way you look or perhaps the way someone close to you looks. Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder. You have only to work on loving yourself more and your image in the mirror will change or the person who once was not so pretty will be. Yellow lemon will help you bring in self-acceptance, self-love, and the words to a song come to mind: "I feel pretty oh so pretty. I feel pretty and witty and gay. And I pity anyone who is not me today."

APPLICATIONS: Aroma lamp, bath (may need fixed oil), diffusor, inhaler, light bulb ring, massage, mist spray.

WARNINGS\CONTRAINDICATIONS: Nontoxic, irritates sensitive skin, phototoxic so stay out of sunlight after using on skin.