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When you are looking for an essential oil that can both provide health benefits and serve as an insecticide to keep flies and fleas at bay, then you must consider grapefruit essential oil. The oil is made from citrus paradise which is cold-pressed for the extraction of Vitamin C rich oil.
Properties of Grapefruit essential oil
Grapefruit can be seen with a watery viscosity and with a thin consistency. The fruit contains a number of properties as a citrus fruit and each of these has a function to perform towards the fulfillment of healthy life-style. The major properties include but are not limited to;
| Citronellal | decyl acetate | sabinene | limonene |
| a-pinene | Geraniol | Acetate | terpienene |
| myrcene | Linalool |
Benefits of grapefruit
Each of the properties of the grapefruit has a benefit for you so imagine the myriad benefits you stand to get when all these are combined in one pale yellow or light ruby watery oil bottle. Commonly known are the stimulating effects it possesses and recent research has pointed to a new discovery of the oil being effective in dispelling challenges with cellulite and fighting issues to do with your lymphatic system.
In addition, grapefruit essential oil can be accredited for help with the following;
Headaches
The oil contains certain properties that act as an analgesic and this makes it able to ease the pains of headaches and other muscle pains in your body.
Digestive System
It helps with decongestion and so eases the effects of indigestion. This it does by clearing the digestive system.
Acne and oily skin
the antioxidant quality in grapefruit makes it a serious cleanser of the body and this removal of toxins from within the body helps with a number of skin eruptions that arise from either oiliness or infection of the skin.
Depression
Since the essential oil is a stimulant, it has the ability to relieve tension of the mind and so reduce depressive feelings and lifts one’s spirits to encourage a happier mood.
Bacteria and virus
There is an ability to help kill bacteria and so the oil can be added to some warm water and used for cleaning and reducing infectious bacteria from within the home and around your environment.
Dieting
The fruity effect of the oil makes it a stimulant and a great trigger of the sense of satiation. It therefore makes u feel full and so reduce your starchy intake.
Occurrence of Grapefruit
Originally, grapefruit was found in China where it was first used medicinally. To date it can be found in a number of countries including, China, South Africa, India and other parts of Southern America. The peel is what is used in extraction and it produces a delicate fruity scent with a refreshing undertone. It is no wonder then why the essential oil is a common perfume, soaps, sprays, shampoos and air-freshener ingredient.
Other uses of the oil
- Antidepressant
- Aperitif
- Diuretic
- Lymphatic stimulant
- Tonic
- Antiseptic
Hacks for using Grapefruit essential oil
You can get the most out of the oil if you blend it with bergamot, frankincense. Lavender, palm arose, or geranium. It therefore makes a great salt or sugar scrub for facial cleansing.
Because of its viscosity, grapefruit oil should be used within six months of purchase. Some of the tips for usage include the following;
- By adding 2-3 drops of the oil to a carrier, you can then topically apply it to your temples when you have headaches.
- 5-6 drops of the oil in a quart of some distilled water is a great spring cleaning concoction for disinfecting the home. You can keep this in a dark bottle and only use a few drops at a time when you do your cleaning.
Historically the oil was renowned for helping with digestive boosting as well as easing muscle stiffness so there cannot be any limit to the benefits of using grapefruit essential oil..
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