Grapefruit White (Citrus paradisi) Essential Oil
$11.89 - $115.89
SKU
01100581:1L
Category
Essential oils - all, Essential Oils G-N
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Grapefruit Essential Oil - White
Botanical binomial: Citrus paradisi
Family: Rutaceae
Other names: C. racemosa, C. maxima var. racemosa
Country of Origin: USA
Part of plant used in production: Rind
Methods of production: Cold pressed
| Characteristics: | White grapefruit is a thin, clear to pale yellow, orangish liquid. It is quite a bit lighter in colour than pink grapefruit oil. A medium note, white grapefruit has a fresh, slightly bitter scent that is quite characteristic of the fresh fruit. |
| Properties: | Antiviral, antibacterial, expectorant, neurotonic. Antidepressant, antiseptic, depurative, diuretic, disinfectant, stimulant, tonic. |
| Constituents: | Pinene, sabinene, myrcene, limonene, geraniol, linalool, citronella, decyl acetate, neryl acetate, terpinen-4-ol |
| Uses: | Grapefruit's uplifting effect makes the oil ideal in states of stress and depression. It acts as a lymphatic stimulant good for treating water retention and detoxifying the body. Grapefruit oil can be used to treat acne, cellulite and congested, oily skin. |
| Blends well with | Basil, bergamot, cedarwood, frankincense, juniper, geranium, ginger, lavender, lime, orange, palmarosa, rosewood, rosemary, tangering, ylang-ylang |
| Interesting Facts: | It is believed that the first grapefruit tree was cultivated in the West Indies some time in the eighteenth century. It was then known as the Shaddock fruit after the captain who first introduced it to that part of the world. It yields a very healthy fruit rich in Vitamin C which has many benefits to the human body including detoxification. |
| Safety: | Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic. Dilute before use, for topical uses only. Contact with eyes and mouth should be avoided. |
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