Top 10 Ways to Use Lemon Essential Oil

January 21, 2019 The Provident Princess 0 Comments


Lemon Essential Oil has got to be my most used and loved essential oil. There are countless uses for lemon oil that it was hard to narrow down to just 10. Lemon Essential Oil is found in the peel of lemons and is known for its disinfectant, antiseptic, anti-fungal, antiviral and detoxifying properties.


HEALTH  ________________________________________________________________________


  • Detox- We all know how awesome lemon water is in helping our bodies detox. I love big glass of lemon water first thing in the morning before having anything else in my stomach. It just gives my body a little boost to move out all the toxins it processed overnight. I have really sensitive teeth though and I was afraid of what that daily lemon juice was doing to my teeth enamel. Now I don't worry at all. Instead of squeezing some fresh lemon in my water, I just drop 1 or 2 drops of lemon essential oil in my water and I get all the same benefits without the worry. Lemon also helps support a healthy metabolism, digestive system, liver and kidneys. 

*Of course I only recommend using Doterra Essential Oils because I know they are safe to ingest. Their quality and purity are unmatched. Many other essential oils have added fillers, chemicals or other contaminants which are not safe to take internally.*

  • Colds- help strengthen your immune system by rubbing lemon oil onto the soles of the feet and drink warm lemon water with a touch of honey to help soothe sore throats and coughs. Diffusing citrus with any conifer oil is also great for sore throats. I especially like Siberian Fir with lemon when I am diffusing.  

  • Anxiety and Stress- A study published in Brain Research found that lemon essential oil may possess anxiety-reducing and pain-relieving properties. Diffusing lemon oil aromatically can help lower the stress hormone Corticosterone. (Also, very promising findings showing a significant improvement in the cognitive function of older adults, especially among Alzheimer's patients in a small 2009 study.)

  • Air Purifier- Have sickness and germs in the house? Or did you just burn dinner. Diffuse 5 drops of lemon oil to cleanse and purify the air and no one will be the wiser. I really like this diffuser because it comes with intermittent timing so you can have it going all day but it will never get over-powering. 

HOME  _________________________________________________________________________


Thanks to its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, lemon and its refreshing, clean scent is found in so many of our household cleaning products. It is just as easy to add to our homemade and natural cleaning routines without all the extra chemicals. 
  • Add a drop or 2 for fresh smelling laundry

  • Add a drop to your dish detergent for sparkling dishes

  • Make your own All-Purpose Cleaner

  • Stainless Steel- baking soda, vinegar and lemon oil get the sparkle back. 

  • Gum + Sticky Residue- this one is a life-saver. Have you ever had to get gum out of hair? Or stickers off windows or walls? What about tree sap? Lemon oil is such a heavy hitter. Just cover the area with lemon oil and rub off/ out. 

  • Degrease- Mix with dish soap for a powerful de-greaser

  • Ok, one more. Lemon is an amazing addition to non-toxic homemade wood polish in helping to restore, shine and moisture by penetrating worn finishes. 

There are so many other ways to use lemon. I might need to write a sequel, but first, I want to cover a few things regarding its safe use.

HOW TO USE LEMON OIL SAFELY  _______________________________________________


Dilution- Like any oil, lemon oil should be diluted. Read How to Dilute Oils Safely for reference. 

Skin Sensitivity- Citrus oils, including Lemon can be photo-toxic. That means you should rub lemon directly on skin that will be exposed to sunlight. That is one of the reasons I love to apply my oils to the bottom of our feet or along the spine. 

As with any essential oil, there is a risk of contact sensitivity so test out on a small patch of skin first to determine if there is any sensitivity.  

If you would like to start reaping these benefits by using Lemon Essential Oil in your home you can find it here. If you would like to try a few other oils at the same time you can find lemon oil in this Beginner's Trio mini set or as part of our Top 10 oils in the Home Essentials Kit that also comes with a diffuser. To find out more about essential oils read the Essential Oil Series or click to Get Started to get the best price by getting your own wholesale account and access to buy these oils at a 25% discount.

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