Botanical Name: Citrus Limon

Country of Origin: India

Distillation Method: Steam

Plant Part Used: Fruit

Indications: A native from Asia, most likely from India, Lemon oil is now widely cultivated in Italy, California and Australia. It has a fresh, clean, and familiar scent, and is one of the most important and versatile natural medicines for home use. Lemon has been a favorite additive to detergents, dish soaps, household cleaners, and can even be found in some skincare products. A familiar food as well as a remedy, it has a high vitamin C content that helps improve resistance to infection, making it valuable for colds and flu. Lemon juice and oil are effective in killing germs. It decreases inflammation and improves digestion.