Grapefruit essential oil

Grapefruit is an evergreen, subtropical tree that originated by crossing an orange and a pomelo, found on the island of Barbados. The maximum plant height reaches 15 meters, the leaves are smooth and thin, the flowers are white, the fruits are very large yellow-red. Grapefruit oil is created from the peel of the fruit by pressing or steam distillation.

The smell is bittersweet, delicate, reminiscent of lemon and orange with a herbal undertone.

It has antiseptic, tonic, cleansing, whitening, anti-cellulite properties. It has a positive effect on the digestive, nervous and lymphatic systems. Helps with losing weight, starting with the removal of excess fluid from the body and ending with the elimination of fat accumulations. Promotes the elimination of toxins and cleanses the liver and kidneys. It has a beneficial effect on the body with depression and neuroses, gives harmony and joy. Suitable for massage and bath. Improves firmness and refreshes the skin.

For periodontal disease in 5 grams of honey, add 2 drops of ether, and dissolve in a glass of warm water and rinse 2-3 times a day. To strengthen hair follicles, dilute 5 drops of grapefruit for every 15 ml of shampoo. Compresses will help to get rid of liver diseases, melt 15 g of fatty vegetable oil and 4-5 drops of grapefruit in a water bath, apply a napkin soaked in this solution to the right hypochondrium, and fix it with plastic wrap for 15 minutes.

Not recommended to apply before sun exposure. The dosage should be observed and a skin test done before applying the oil.