Lemon essential oil is a powerful antiseptic. Not only has it been used to clean contaminated surfaces, such as a butcher's cutting block or door knobs, but it has a powerful antibacterial and antiviral effect attributable to its limonene content.

Lemon essential oil also contains antifungal compounds. Some people have even used lemon to disinfect questionable drinking water.

Because lemon essential oil has high vitamin content it helps boost the immune system. It also stimulates white blood cells to help fight diseases. It improves the body’s blood flow, increasing circulation in the body. This in turn helps with blood flow, reducing blood pressure and helping with nosebleeds. This eo cleanses the body, improves the functions of the digestive system, and it is helpful with constipation, dyspepsia and cellulite.

As a carminative, it is used in treating various stomach problems including indigestion, acidity, stomach upsets & cramps.

The scent of lemon essential oil aids in falling asleep quickly and helps with insomnia. Inhaling the scent may also reduce headache and migraine pain.

Lemon essential oil is not acidic and balances the body’s natural acidity - alkalinity content. It is an astringent so aids with skin issues such as insect bites, fever and increasing the luster of dull skin. It detoxifies and acts as an antiseptic for help in treating pimples and oily skin. Lemon essential oil is also helpful for treating cold sores, mouth ulcers and herpes outbreaks. Lemon eo is also a powerful hair tonic, helping with several scalp conditions like dandruff, hair fall and psoriasis.

In aromatherapy lemon oil is used for uplifting the spirit & increase metal clarity. It replaces negative emotions by creating a cheerful atmosphere of freshness and purity. It can help dispel mental fatigue and psychological heaviness. The aroma of lemon can inspire increased concentration and awareness. A Japanese study suggested that after diffusing lemon oil throughout a busy office building, typing errors decreased by 54%. Scientists have also found that lemon juice actually stimulate the individual’s left portion of brain that enhances their rational way of thinking.

Magically lemon essential oil is used in prosperity spells much like its cousin bergamot. It is also used in purifying and cleansing work. It is the primary ingredient in Chinese Wash. Bathing with a few drops of lemon essential oil in the water will purify the body of unwanted vibrations. Lemon is believed to encourage fidelity, so a few drops in the washing machine will not only cleanse undesirable energy, but will keep your loved one close to home and get rid of the wandering eye. Lemon essential oil is feminine, ruled by the Moon and its element is water.