Greek Grapefruit Organic Essential Oil

If you are interested in buying larger size quantities we would love to receive your email at info@vessel.gr Greek Grapefruit Organic Essential Oil Batch: E1002150 Download Datasheet E1002150 Download Datasheet E1001312 GRAPEFRUIT Common names: Sometimes referred to as white grapefruit to differentiate from aromatically sweeter oil from pink grapefruit Latin name: Citrus x paradisi Botanical family: Rutaceae Method of extraction: expressed Plant part used to extract the oil: fruit peel Cultivation method:organic cultivation Area of origin: Peloponnese, Greece Historical notes: Citrus fruits feature as the famous ‘golden apples’ in Greek mythology.  It is said that citrus fruits were the dowry of Zeus’s bride, Hera, who kept them hidden in the gardens at the ‘western end of earth’ (possibly Atlas Mountains in Morocco). They were guarded by three nymphs - Hesperides (‘Daughters of Evening’).  Each nymph safeguarded her own fruit: Aigle tended the citron, Arethusa the lemon and Hesperethusa the orange. In his eleventh labour Heracles stole the fruits – referred to as the ‘golden apples’ – from the garden and gave them to mankind. Biochemical group: monoterpene Main chemical constituents: limonene, myrcene, alpha-pinene, sabinene, beta-pinene, geranial, neral, others Colour: pale yellow Consistency: thin Aroma strength: middle Perfumery note: top Aroma: citrusy, fresh, fruity, tangy yetsweet, characteristic of grapefruit Traditional Aromatherapy Uses: Traditionally in aromatherapy treatments grapefruit is associated with the following therapeutic properties: anti-depressant, antianxiety, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, decongestant, depurative, diuretic, digestive stimulant, hepatoprotective, lymphatic stimulant, Qualified aromatherapists may use grapefruit essential oil for common complaints such as: skin conditions: oily skin, acne prone skin, but please see Safety below! stress related conditions like depression, lethargy (especially in winter), nervous exhaustion, reviving, uplifting lymphatic stimulant used for water retention, obesity and celullite others How we use it: Inhalation / Vapourisation: - We really enjoy this gorgeous grapefruit as amorning ‘uplifter’ setting the tone to the day!  Try to add a couple of drops to your morning shower gel. - Vapourise or use in a personal inhaler for anxiety and stress – try with bergamot, sweet orange, lemon, geranium, lavender, Australian sandalwood. - Vapourise or use in a personal inhaler for lethargy/apathy/fatigue blended with invigorating black pepper, basil CT linalool, lemon, cardamom or coriander seed. Skin applications: -For lymphatic issues–create a massage blend by blending grapefruit with juniper berry, helichrysum, sweet orange or lemon and  dilute in a fixed oil (carrier oil). Please, also see our How to Use Essential Oils Safely page for more information Safety considerations: Grapefruit Oil is phototoxic. Tisserand and Young recommend a maximum dermal use level at 4% to avoid