In this article, let’s explore the ways we can use Lemon essential oil in simple ways for a variety of desired outcomes!
I have a variety of essential oils at my fingertips, each with different gifts and benefits to the body. As unique as the different instruments in an orchestra, each individual essential oil adds value and beauty to the whole.
Each essential oil is unique in its chemistry, but we notice similarity in their ability to provide safe, effective, therapeutic, and non-toxic benefits. We love using essential oils and have found many creative ways to use them every day.
Choosing which essential oil to use in each situation, on any given day is a simple as discerning what impact you seek:
→ I want to sleep better.
→ I want to feel more energetic.
→ I want clarity of thought and to focus on the task at hand.
→ I want to feel centered and calm in all situations!
→ I want to enjoy pain-free active days!
→ I want to nourish my body with healthy food, vitamins, and minerals.
→ I want to minimize nibbling and snacking to achieve healthy weight goals.
→ I want my lifestyle to support important wellness goals, like healthy immune, digestive, and metabolic functions.
Here’s the good news: There’s an oil for that!
Gifts of Lemon Essential Oil
Citrus oils are packed full of therapeutic benefits at pennies per drop, making them incredibly cost effective.
Cleansing Properties of Lemon essential oil:
• Place fruit or vegetables in water with 2-4 drops to clean thoroughly before eating and add a refreshing taste too!
• Add 4-6 drops to a large spray bottle filled with distilled water to cleanse countertops, cutting boards. This mixture can also neutralize unpleasant odors.
• Clean and shine woodwork, bathroom, and kitchen fixtures with 4-6 drops on a clean dry cloth.
• Remove adhesive or gum from surfaces by dripping 1-2 drops and gently wiping with a clean cloth. This can also help to remove gum from your child’s hair or sticky substances from your hands!
• Clean your dry-erase board with a drop of this magic essential oil!
• Get the baked-on crud off your pots and pans. Cleaning them with this oil will leave your pots and pans shining like new.
• Add a few drops to your appliances to cleanse and refresh dingy and musty odors. This will leave the inside of your dishwasher or washing machine sparkling!
Fortifying Properties of Lemon essential oil in your water:
• Proper hydration is important for so many body systems and functions. Add amazing flavor to your water with a drop or two in each glass. This can also help support oral health and freshen your breath!
• The alkalizing effects of lemon essential oil supports your body’s delicate pH balance, which is crucial for optimal functioning of the body’s systems.
• Internal use aids in proper absorption of food and water.
• Add a drop of Lemon essential oil to a teaspoon of honey to soothe and relieve throat.
• This blockbuster essential oil is a powerful antioxidant and promotes a healthy inflammatory response.
• Lemon essential oil can help to support liver and digestive functions, eliminate environmental toxins, encourage lymph flow, and support cellular detox.
Other amazing uses:
• Massage a drop of Lemon essential oil on your fingernails and cuticles with a carrier oil to strengthen nails and promote healthy nail beds.
• A few drops of this oil in your diffuser can help to protect against seasonal and environmental threats; a wonderful alternative to those pink pills that leave you feeling drowsy.
• Diffuse this oil to lift the mood and brighten any room. This can be particularly helpful during stressful situations.
Citrus oils naturally uplift our mood. They have clean, bright, and happy scents which can energize and revitalize our experiences, bringing a sense of joy to the heart. Citrus oils are powerful antioxidants; they have strong disinfectant properties which make them great cleansers, both internally and externally. Enjoy these benefits for pennies a drop with Lemon essential oil!
Empowered Living with Terri Pace
As a certified Holistic Health Coach, Terri shares her experiences and knowledge on the use of simply natural solutions to guide individuals into a successful lifestyle of wellness! Terri offers aromatherapy training programs for assisted living facilities, employee wellness programs for businesses and institutions, and consulting services with healthcare professionals to integrate simply natural solutions in their practices!
