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Lemon: Benefits, Using Tips and Side EffectsLemon essential oil is obtained by cold pressing of the fresh peel and this essential oil has a tart and tangy, scintillating clean lemon scent and smells just like the freshly grated peel. As Lemon oil comes from the fresh peel it should be obtained solely from organically grown fruits that are pesticide-free. Sicily has repute for producing the best lemon oil in the world. Lemon oil quickly fires up your metabolism and fat burning cells. Brain research conducted to learn about the effects of aroma has on the brain discovered that lemon oil activates the center of the hippocampus and triggers left brain, rational thinking. Take a whiff of Lemon oil and your emotional triggers for sweets and second helpings are directly short-circuited. Japanese scientists studied the effect of lemon on the ability to focus and discovered that the typical mistakes were reduced by 54 percent when lemon oil was diffused in the workroom. Lemon enlivens your brain and uplifts your body to a great extent. It relieves physical and mental heaviness, feelings of being burdened or weighed down by life's responsibilities. Derived from the leaves of the Cymbopogon citratus plant, lemon essential oil can be healthy alternative for all types of skin problems. It can be applied n oily, dry or any type of skin as it has no side effects but excess use of it is not advisable. Cultivated in Guatemala, lemon oil can range from light yellow to amber and color and has a citronella like aroma that is sweet and lemony. It has a strong initial aroma, but it evaporates very rapidly. It is also used as a top note in perfumery. Along with advantages it has few disadvantages but they are not much harmful The oil is non-toxic, but unlike all essential oils, it has to be diluted in carrier oil. The ratio of dilution is normally 15 drops of essential oil to one ounce of carrier oil. Lemon oil has many uses including treating acne and athlete's foot, assisting with oily skin and scabies, alleviating excess of perspiration and muscle aches and it is even said to help the flatulence and is a great natural insect repellent. It is also beneficial for controlling acne and skin problems. It is very much useful for those who make muscular pain. This oil has the distinction of being able to ease lactic acid buildup in your muscles. In addition, lemon oil kills bacteria in germs and can make a wonderful household cleaner. It In cosmetic use, lemon essential oil is recommended for oily skin, acne-prone skin, and for use with lack-luster hair. It helps in lowering down the patches found on skin regular use of it also helps in controlling pimples. It is beneficial in many ways for health, skin, massaging and many more things. Lemon oil is also used as massage oil and is said to help relieve headaches and stress. Lemon essential oil also has the ability to both calm and revitalize, to relieve tension, invigorate, and inspire. Do not use lemon with children especially if they are younger than two years old or with anyone that has glaucoma. Use caution with anyone that has skin hypersensitivity, damaged skin or prostatic hyperplasia. If used on sensitive skin then irritation may occur for while so before using it do patch test in that apply oil in small area keep it for while and if any reaction occurs then should not be used. But normally it can be used on all type of skin. Lemon essential oil can be kept for 3-5 years under proper storage conditions. The oil should be stored in clean sealed glass bottles, at 5-25 degrees Celsius, and in a dry, well-ventilated area away from direct heat and sunlight. According to Ayurvedic Medicine, an ancient system of healing practiced in India, the sour taste of Lemon is used to regulate and pacify conditions of Vata imbalance such as constipation, flatulence, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, hyper activity and confusion, worry and restlessness, premenstrual syndrome, and insomnia. It is also be used to pacify conditions of Pitta imbalance such as emotional outbursts and feelings of anger and frustration. VISITOR COMMENTS on "Lemon: Benefits, Using Tips and Side Effects": 
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