6 Ways to Use Lemon Essential Oil

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Lemon essential oil is similar to it’s citrus cousin, orange essential oil, because they are both cold pressed from the fruit peel they come from. Citrus Limon has magical superpowers that make lemon essential oil. So let’s find out the 6 best ways to use lemon essential oils.

How to Use Lemon Essential Oil

1 – Decrease stress

I mean….I might drink this by the gallon if it works…..JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!!!

To help yourself – simply add it to your favorite diffuser blend.

And don’t forget you can add 5-7 drops of a cup full of baking soda to eliminate odors from your home and cabinets.

2 – Ease morning sickness

Oh…how I don’t miss this issue. Many new mamas suffer from “morning sickness” but let’s be real…it can happen all day!

To alleviate this issue, you can add it to your diffuser, add it to your water (make sure it’s food grade), or take a great big sniff from the bottle.

If you want to make sure the “morning” sickness doesn’t plague you – add it to your diffuser overnight. I use this diffuser because it stays on for 15 minutes and then off for 15 minutes. It makes the smells less overwhelming and more noticeable.

3 – Clear skin infections

Fungi (like athlete’s foot) can be nasty, irritating little buggers. BUT – you don’t always have to resort to the sprays….you can try some lemon essential oil first.

To treat fungus, simply place a drop on the affected area. I urge you to be careful, essential oils can irritate skin easily. This is also not medical advice. If your PCP says – use medicated ointment – then do IT!!!!!

Another way to cure yourself of this aliment is to soak your feet in warm water with 10-15 drops of lemon essential oil added. This will help get rid of toe nail fungus as well as soften calluses.

***Which reminds me – I am a medical professional BUT I am NOT yours! Essential oils do not have medicinal approval from the FDA and I do not suggest using oils INSTEAD of medicines. I use essential oils as an ADJUNCT to medicine!!!!!

4 – Increase alertness

Adding lemon essential oil to your diffuser can help increase your alertness. The fresh lemon scent has been found to increase mental clarity and improve focus.

I don’t know about you but I really need this at work! But I don’t want to have a separate diffuser for work….so my cheap and easy DIY solution to this:

Take a small glass bottle or vase (remember colored glass is better because light and plastic can damage the oils) like these
Add 1/4 cup of carrier oil (like safflower or almond oil – these don’t have their own smell)
Add 20 drops of your lemon essential oil
Mix the oils together using the reed sticks (I like these)
You can also use bamboo skewers but instead of carrier oil, you will need to use 1/4 cup of distilled water (I don’t think it works as well)

5 – Nourishing hair

I found this one to be the most intriguing. Lemon essential oil provides protection against dandruff and strengthens hair.

The best way to reap the benefits of this is to make your own shampoo. I know it sounds crazy, but it is very simple.

Supplies:

Container
2 teaspoons Coconut oil
1/3 cup Castile soap
1 teaspoon Baking soda
Water
10 drops of lemon essential oil
5 drops of tea tree essential oil

Directions:

Using a double broiler, melt your coconut oil
Add baking soda to melting oil, make sure melted oil and soda are well combined
Funnel melted coconut oil and soda into container
Add Castile soap
Add essential oils
Slowly add enough water to fill the rest of the container
Shake vigorously (it will separate frequently so shake before each use)

6 – Degreaser

Lemon essential oil is a part of almost every produce wash. There is a reason for this. Not only does it serve as a disinfectant, but it gets rid of all the sticky residue that fruit and vegetables accumulate while growing. Not to mention, if pesticides are used….get rid of the gunk!

Want to make your own produce wash with lemon essential oil?

You will have to do math – I’m sorry. I will do some but….it’s ok we will work through this.
Start with these glass bottles
1 part white vinegar to 4 parts water
- 1 cup vinegar = 4 cups water
- 2 cups vinegar = 8 cups water
- 1/2 cup vinegar = 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup vinegar = 1 cup water
Add 5-20 drops (depending on the amount of wash you are making)
- 1 teaspoon of essential oil per 1/4 cup of vinegar = 5 drops
- I hope this makes sense….let me know if you need help with this math. I promise I won’t laugh!!!!

Shake it before each use. Spray it on your produce and let it sit for 15 minutes. Then using a produce brush, scrub gently and rinse.

How to pick essential oils?

Check out this post to find out how to choose wisely!

Be Well,