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Grapefruit Essential Oil
(citrus
paradisi)
Characteristics
A yellow or
greenish liquid with a fresh, sweet
citrus aroma. A cultivated tree, often over 33 feet high with glossy
leaves and large yellow fruits, believed to have derived from the
shaddock.
Aromatherapy
and Skin Care
Acne, congested and
oily skin, promotes hair
growth, tones the skin and tissues, exercise preparation, muscle
fatigue, obesity, stiffness, water retention, chills, colds, flu,
depression, headaches, nervous exhaustion, performance stress,
antiseptic, antitoxic, astringent, bactericidal, diuretic, stimulant
Extraction
Essential oil by
cold expression of the fresh peel.
Blends
Well With
Lemon, Palmarosa,
Bergamot, Neroli, Rosemary,
Cypress, Lavender, Geranium, Cardamom, and other spice oils
Cautions
Non-toxic,
non-irritant, non-sensitizing, non-photo
toxic. It has a short shelf life, it oxidizes quickly.
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