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 Essential oil Grapefruit (Pink)
 

Botanical Name: Citrus paradisi Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed Grapefruit essential oil is produced by expression of the peel of the fruit. It can contain up to 90% of limonene with citral, geraniol, cadinene and paradisol. The essential oil is primarily produced in Israel, Brazil Florida and California. Grapefruit essential oil is valued for its ability to help with fluid retention and cellulite. It is a diuretic, detoxifier and lymphatic stimulant (good when used in a massage oil with geranium for these conditions!) It has been used in post exercise massage oils for its ability to help break up lactic acid from the muscles (thereby helping to relieve muscle pain and stiffness). As it has the ability to control bodily secretions, it is great for use on oily and acneic skin, as it has a tonic effect. This essential oil's most important use, however, seems to be its antidepressant capabilities. It is a "happy" oil that is non-sedating with uplifting powers. Those with S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder) have noticed good results when grapefruit essential oil was used. Grapefruit essential oil blends well with all other citrus oils, particularly orange and bergamot.

References: Information about this essential oil came from the following sources:
Worwood, Valerie Ann. The Fragrant Pharmacy. (Toronto: Bantam Books, 1990)
Davis, Patricia. Aromatherapy: An A-Z. (United Kingdom: Saffron Walden, 1988)
Tisserand, Robert and Tony Balacs. Essential Oil Safety. (Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 1995)



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