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Grapefruit
Grapefruit
Citrus paradisii
Grapefruit - white essential oil is used in aromatherapy to help relieve stress and nervous exhaustion as well as to help relieve edema. Reduces the appearance of cellulite.
Citrus paradisii
Grapefruit - white essential oil is used in aromatherapy to help relieve stress and nervous exhaustion as well as to help relieve edema. Reduces the appearance of cellulite.
BOTANICAL NAMECitrus paradisii
PART OF PLANTPeel
ORIGIN
CULTUREConventional
CHEMOTYPELIMONENE
OTHER NAME
EXTRACTION METHODCold expression of the zest
ODOURFresh, fruity and zesty
COLOURYellow-orange to brown
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NPN80058299
Topical (Adults) Mix 1 to 4 drops in 1 teaspoon (5ml) of vegetable oil; apply to the affected area 3 times a day. Inhalation (Nervous syst.) Add 4 to 12 drops to a bowl of steaming hot water or a diffuser. Inhale slowly and deeply for 5-10 minutes.
FOR EXTERNAL AND OCCASIONAL USE ONLY. DO NOT TAKE ORALLY. DO NOT USE ESSENTIAL OILS UNDILUTED. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have epilepsy or asthma, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. May cause allergic reaction (e.g. skin rashes, irritation, dermatitis, irritation of the respiratory tract); in which case, discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner. If nausea, dizziness, headache or allergic reactions occur, discontinue use. Do not use on inflamed skin or if suffering from dermatitis. Avoid exposing treated area to sunlight for 24h to 48h after application. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist.