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Botanical Name: Citrus x limon (L.) Osbeck Family: Rutaceae. Synonyms: Citrus limonum (L). Burm.f.; cedro oil. Origin: Native to the southern and southeastern Asia. Introduced to the Mediterranean region at the time of the Crusades. Grows wild in Portugal and Spain. Extensively cultivated in Italy, Cyprus, Israel, South America, United States (California and Florida), India and China. Botanical Description: A fragrant, small evergreen about 6-meters (20 ft) high with alternate oval leaves and white flowers. The plant has strong, branched roots and an erect trunk with several branches and the lower limbs are covered with thorns. The fruits turn from green to yellow on ripening Oil Extraction: Essential oil is obtained by cold expression of the peels (pericarp) of unripe fruits. The oil is yellow to greenish-yellow mobile liquid. Yield 4%. Aroma Profile: Has a rich, fresh sweet top note, reminiscent of the ripe peel. Good oils maintain a fresh lemon aroma practically unchanged until it it finally completely disappears. Major Constituents: Limonene (70 to 90%), citral (2 to 6%). Adulterants: Synthetic citral, lemon terpenes. Regulatory Status: GRAS 182.20. Aromatherapy: Uplifting, energizing, refreshing, cheering. Blends well with: Sandalwood, cypress, geranium, lavender, jasmine, roman chamomile, neroli, eucalyptus, ylang ylang, rose, bergamot, lime, grapefruit. Safety Data: Mild skin irritant. Dilute before use. Avoid direct sunlight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Want to learn more? Take our Online Aromatherapy Course.
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