Lemon Oil

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Instructions for use:

1. Release form and composition
2. Indications for use
3. Contraindications
4. Method of application and dosage
5. Side effects
6. Special instructions
7. Drug interactions
8. Terms and conditions of storage

Lemon oil is a natural remedy that improves blood circulation, lowers blood pressure, strengthens the walls of blood vessels, helps dissolve stones in the kidneys and gall bladder, normalizes the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, regulates lipid metabolism, increases immunity, promotes the elimination of toxins from the body, accelerates wound healing, softening, whitening and smoothing the skin, eliminating dandruff, removing warts, strengthening nails.

Release form and composition

Lemon oil - an essential oil obtained by cold pressing the peel of lemon fruit; liquid that becomes cloudy on cooling, saturated light yellow or yellow with a greenish tinge of color, characteristic lemon odor and pungent, bitter taste (10 ml in dark glass vials, 1 bottle in a cardboard box).

In 1 bottle: 100% lemon essential oil - 10 ml.

The active ingredients of the essential oil: (+) - limonene - up to 80-90%, α- and γ-terpinene, α- and β-pinene, α-terpineol, terpinen-4-ol, myrcene, cymene, citral, terpinolene, geranial, neral, octanal, ocnanol, linalool, nonanal, fellandrene, citronellal, decanal, geranyl acetate, neryl acetate, α-humulene, β-caryophyllene, β-bisabolic.

Indications for use

Viral infections: influenza, chickenpox, measles, herpes, viral hepatitis, mumps;
Colds: fever (to reduce high temperature), bronchitis, upper respiratory tract catarrh, cough;
Infectious diseases: urinary tract infections, throat and nose diseases (laryngitis, tonsillitis, stomatitis, gum disease), pulmonary tuberculosis;
Stomach ulcer, nausea, vomiting, constipation, stones in the gall bladder and kidneys, cirrhosis of the liver, pancreatitis;
High blood pressure, vegetative-vascular dystonia, nosebleeds, edema, varicose veins (without inflammation and nodes), anemia;
Diabetes mellitus, urine and cholelithiasis;
Asthenia, fatigue, adaptation to new climatic conditions, decreased mental performance, insomnia, anxiety, agitation;
Dizziness, frequent headaches (including migraines), rheumatic pains, neuralgia, arthritis, atherosclerosis;
Harmful chemical and radiation (in small doses) effects on the body;
Elderly age;
Trophic ulcers, cuts, burns, insect bites;
Calluses, growths and warts (used as a remover);
Cellulite and excess weight.

Contraindications

Allergic diseases;
Bronchial asthma;
Pregnancy;
Children under 3 years old;
Individual hypersensitivity to the components of the product.

Method of administration and dosage

Massages - add 4-7 drops of Lemon oil to 10 ml of vegetable oil base; for carrying out reflex massage and in the treatment of mycoses, essential and "transport" oils are used in a ratio of 1: 1;
Baths - 7-10 drops premixed with an emulsifier (¹ / ₄ - ¹ / ₃ cup cream, whey, milk, solution of common salt or sea);
Rinse - 3-5 drops of oil in a glass of water;
Inhalation - 4-5 drops of oil into the inhaler;
Aromatherapy - in the aroma lamp 2-6 drops of oil;
Enrichment of creams, tonics, masks - 2-3 drops of oil per 5 g of base;
Removal of warts - undiluted essential oil is applied to the surface of the warts several times a day;
Strengthening nails - a few drops of oil are applied to the nail surfaces in the morning and evening (for 20-30 minutes) for 1 week.

Side effects

Applying Lemon Oil can irritate sensitive skin.

special instructions

Due to the fact that the oil increases the photosensitization of the epidermis and exhibits a clear phototoxic effect, it should be applied to the skin at least 1 hour before sunbathing.

Not recommended for aromatherapy for hypotension.

Drug interactions

There is no information on drug interactions.

Terms and conditions of storage

Essential oils should be stored in a dark place, out of the reach of children, in tightly sealed (without air access) dark glass bottles, at a temperature not exceeding 8 ° C.

The shelf life is 3 years.

Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!