Grapefruit Citrus paradisi Essential Oil Information
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Grapefruit Essential Oil |
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Botanical Name |
Alternative Names |
Source Location |
Plant part used |
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Citrus paradisi |
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South Africa, Americas |
Rind |
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Extraction Method |
Color |
Consistency |
Aroma Strength |
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Cold pressing |
Pale yellow |
Thin |
Medium |
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Fragrance |
Tangy and sweet |
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Benefits |
Treats cellulitis, dull skin, toxin build-up, and water retention, acts as an appetite suppressant and speeds up metabolism of brown fat. |
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Blends Well With |
Bergamot, Cardamom, Cypress, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Neroli, Patchouli, Rosemary, Sandalwood |
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Constituents |
Limonene, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellal, Neral |
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Properties |
Anti-infectious, antiseptic, antitoxic, astringent, carminative, choleretic, depurative, decongestant (lymphatic), diuretic, stimulant (digestive), stomachic |
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Safety |
GRAS*, might be phototoxic so exercise caution in using topically before exposure to sunlight. |
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Misc Info |
Popular in weight management programs. |
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*Generally Regarded As Safe
