| Grapefruit Australian |
| Botanical Name Citrus paradisi |
Family Name Rutaceae |
Origin Asia, West Indies, California, Israel, Australia |
Note Top |
Part Used Fruit rind |
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| Description | Glossy leaved tree with white flowers and yellow fruit |
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| Extraction | Expression |
| Constituents | Citral, Gerraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Pinene |
| Properties | Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Aperitif, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Resolvent, Stimulant, Tonic |
| Indications | Useful for treating water retention as it is a lymphatic stimulant. It is detoxifying and diuretic which make it useful for treating cellulite. It is valuable for states of stress and stabilizing manic depression. It is said to be euphoric and slightly hypnotic. Relieves migraine, pre menstrual tension, uncomfortable feelings during pregnancy, and restores balance after ear infections. |
| Precautions | Skin irritation can occur if exposed to strong sunlight after treatment |
| Blends | Basil ,Basil Australian ,Bergamot Calabrain ,Bergamot Mint ,Bergamot Non Phototoxic ,Carrot Seed ,Cedarwood Atlas ,Cedarwood Chinese ,Cedarwood Himalayan ,Cedarwood Texas ,Cedarwood Virginian ,Citronella Ceylon Estate ,Citronella Java ,Fennel Sweet ,Fennel Wild Tasmanian ,Frankincense E.I. ,Frankincense Somalia Olibanum) ,Geranium ,Geranium Bourbon Reunion ,Geranium Egyptian ,Geranium Moroccan ,Ginger ,Juniper Leaf ,Lavender ,Lavender Bulgarian ,Lavender French Alpine ,Lavender French Population ,Lavender Spike Spanish ,Lavender Tasmanian ,Lime Cold Pressed ,Orange Navel Cold Pressed ,Orange Sweet ,Orange Valencia Cold Pressed ,Palmarosa ,Rosemary Moroccan CT2 ,Rosemary Spanish CT1 ,Rosemary Tunisian CT2 ,Rosewood Brazilian ,Tangerine ,Ylang Ylang Complete ,Ylang Ylang Oil 1st ,Ylang Ylang Oil 3rd ,Ylang Ylang Oil Extra ,Ylang Ylang Oil Super Extra |