Top 9 Lemon Essential Oil Uses

One of the reasons essential oils are so beneficial is due to the fact that there are so many ways to use them! Since we are bombarded with chemicals everywhere we look, it’s nice to have natural solutions that we can turn to. One of the most popular essential oils is Lemon due to all it’s therapeutic benefits. Here are the top 9 lemon essential oil uses!

Lemon essential oil has been used throughout history to help support our bodies. It is well known for its cleansing abilities. This oil has a sweet, citrus aroma that is uplifting.

Lemon essential oil uses.

There are so many ways to use lemon oil in your home, to support your family’s health, and for your emotions. Below you will find the top uses for this amazing oil!

1. Cleanses

Lemon cleanses and purifies the air and surfaces.

You can diffuse it or add Lemon essential oil to a glass spray bottle of water to clean tables, counter tops, and other surfaces.

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2. Silver and wood polish

Lemon oil is a great remedy for the early stages of tarnish on silver and other metals. It also makes a great furniture polish.

• Add a few drops to olive oil to clean, protect, and shine wood finishes.

You can also use a cloth soaked in Lemon essential oil to preserve and protect your leather furniture and other leather surfaces or garments.

3. Bye bye sticky goo

Lemon essential oil works well to remove sticky residue on surfaces. Simply put a few drops of it on a rag to help remove it.

Another great way to use this oil is to wash your hands with it to remove grease after changing the oil in the car.

4. Uplifting and reduces stress

Lemon promotes a positive mood. When diffused, Lemon is very uplifting and energizing and may help to improve mood. It’s a great essential oil to use to reduce stress.

Add 4-6 drops in the diffuser of your choice to see the desired results. This oil can also be applied topically to the wrists or chest.

5. Seasonal support

Lemon essential oil supports healthy respiratory function, and it may help with seasonal respiratory discomfort.

Here are some ways to use it:

• Apply topically to the chest
• Use aromatically in a diffuser
• It can be taken internally to assist with seasonal respiratory discomfort. If you use this option, make sure you are using a high quality, therapeutic grade essential oil. Not all essential oils are created equally.

Related: Respiratory Support Essential Oil Diffuser Recipe

6. Stomach

It naturally cleanses the body and aids in digestion, and Lemon promotes healthy functioning of the GI tract.

Supports the occasional stomach upset by:

• applying to the stomach
• directly inhaling from the bottle
• diffusing this oil in your favorite essential oil diffuser.

7. Oral health

Lemon essential oil can support your oral health as well.

It is great in an oral rinse to soothe the mouth and throat.

8. Face wash

It also is a great addition to your skin care routine.

Add a couple drops of lemon oil to your face wash. It will support a healthy complexion along with leaving skin soft.

A great DIY face wash you can make in your own home is simply adding 2-3 drops of Lemon essential oil to baking soda and raw honey.

Related: Top 3 Essential Oils for Skin Care

9. Cooking

Lemon oil can be used to enhance the flavor of desserts and main dishes. Simply add a drop or two.

It’s also a great addition to tea. Add a drop into your tea of choice with some raw honey.

Remember that with essential oils a little bit goes a lot way!

Safety:

It’s important to know the general safety recommendations when using essential oils.

Lemon oil is classified as a citrus oil. When dealing with any citrus oils, make sure to avoid direct sunlight for up to 12 hours after topical use.

What goes well with lemon essential oil?

This oil blends well with Basil essential oil, Rosemary essential oil, and Peppermint essential oil.

It is also great to blend with other oils in your essential oils diffuser to give your recipe a sweet and citrusy aroma while providing uplifting benefits.

Related: 15 Peppermint Essential Oil Uses

DIY Lemon Essential Oil All Purpose Cleaner.

Add these ingredients to a glass spray bottle:

• ¼ cup white vinegar
• 1 ¾ cups water
• 30 drops Lemon essential oil

Shake well before each use.

Where can I buy lemon essential oil?

Essential oils are becoming increasingly popular, and they have become a natural option for those in search of healthy alternatives to toxic household cleaners, personal care products, and for supporting health. Since they are increasing in popularity, they are becoming easier to find. Be careful when purchasing essential oils because not all oils are created equally.

If you want more information on where to buy lemon oil and the essential oils my family uses, here is my essential oils guide. In this guide, you can find free essential oil information, resources, where to buy essential oils, webinars, e-books, essential oil starter kits, and much more!

Checkout the essential oils for beginners kit here!

What is your favorite way to use lemon essential oil? Let me know by leaving a comment below or sharing a comment or picture on my Facebook Page or tagging me on Instagram (@simply_reeni). I love hearing your feedback!

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Until Next Time,

Reeni

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