Grapefruit Essential Oil    

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: Employed as a fragrance component in soaps, detergents, cosmetics and perfumes.  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.

Of Interest: Eliminates cooking odors in the kitchen.  A Captain Shaddock introduced the plant into the West Indies from China and the fruit was thereafter known as “Shaddock fruit.”  In 1809 the seeds traveled with Spanish settlers to the United States, but grapefruit was not grown commercially until 1880.

Safety Data: Non-toxic, non-irritant, and relatively non-sensitizing. Grapefruit oil is mildly photo-toxic and will cause a reaction in some individuals who expose themselves in the sun after using this product. Not to be used while pregnant.

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Disclaimer:
This information is for educational purposes only, it is not intended to treat, cure, prevent or, diagnose any disease or condition. Nor is it intended to prescribe in any way. This information is for educational purposes only and may not be complete, nor may its data be accurate.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted. Do not take internally unless working with a qualified and expert practitioner. Keep away from children. If applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a small patch test to an insensitive part of the body (after you have properly diluted the oil in an appropriate carrier).