Lemon essential oil
Botanical name: Citrus limon or Citrus limonum

Chemotype and indications
Identity card
Name: Lemon
Botanical name: Citrus limon or Citrus limonum
Distilled part: Peel
Botanical family: Rutaceae
Origin: Italy
Chemical composition:
- Aldehyden
- Coumarines: Fucaumarines
- Monoterpenes: Beta Pinene, Gamma Terpinene, Limonene (54% to 72%, maximum possible 80%)
- Monoterpenolen
- Sesquiterpenes: Beta Bisabole
Physical properties and therapeutic indications
- Anti-inflammatory (for inflamed wounds)*
- Antiseptic*, Air antiseptic*+ in epidemics**
- Bactericidal (spore-forming bacteria, streptococci)**
- Renal colic*
- Lithiasis*
- Nausea*
- Digestive* and liver stimulant**
Emotional, psychological properties and therapeutic indications
- Calming
- Nightmare
- Excitement
- Conditioner
- Depression (especially in winter)
- Jealousy
- Psychic stimulant
Additional information
Danger: Dermocaustic and photosensitizing
Legend: * powerful, ** very powerful; *** extremely powerful (power value for the associated pathology)
Reference and bibliographic source: Lily BAYER and Dr. Hervé STAUB, (2013) "Extensive treatise on phyto- and aromatherapy", ed. Grancher. P. 482.
INDICATIONS IN AROMATHERAPY AND THE USE OF ESSENTIAL OILS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS AND DO NOT REPLACE DOCTOR'S ADVICE OR MEDICAL TREATMENT!