Details
Botanical Name
Citrus paradisi / Macfadyen
Benefits and Qualities
Grapefruit essential oil is astringent and has a stimulating effect on tissues. It awakens the appetite and aids in digesting meals. Thus, it regulates body weight by draining the liver and the kidneys. It even contributes to the evacuation of ""mental"" toxins, dark thoughts, and various crises of confidence. Synergies: citrus, Scots pine.
Production
Essential oil obtained by cold-pressing rinds of citrus paradisi macfadyen. (Rutaceaes)
The Plant
Grapefruit is America, or at least anglo-saxon habits. This citrus, which has become well known in Europe, grows everywhere in the tropics. Grapefruit has benefitted from the success and interest in citrus in general and has come to represent motivation - mental vitality triumphing over the beginnings of the day.
Caution
Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Keep away from children. Beware of photosensitivity. Keep away from sunlight after use on skin. May irritate sensitive skin.
Principes aromatiques
Limonene, myrcene
Parfume-Creation
Striking, fresh, bitter odour, very typical. Utilized as a fresh head note, especially in Eau de Cologne notes.
Description olfactive
Head-heart note. Fresh odour; zesty, bitter.
Application
Diffusers, Massage
Olfactory Family
Fruity
Virtues
Invigorate
Astrological sign
Virgo
Lunar Phases
First quarter