Grapefruit essential oil is one of the most versatile and popular oils in aromatherapy. It has a sweet citrusy scent, which is uplifting and energizing. Grapefruit essential oil can be used to help improve mood, relieve stress, reduce pain, and promote healthy digestion.
Grapefruit oil is extracted from the fresh peel by cold compression. In this process, the extraction is done without heat or solvents, which preserves its delicate oils and terpenes.
POSSIBLE BENEFITS OF USING GRAPEFRUIT ESSENTIAL OIL:
Weightloss and Food Cravings
According to WebMD, grapefruit essential oil can help with weight management because it contains limonene and other compounds that increase serotonin levels in the brain, which boosts mood and may reduce cravings for certain foods. When the craving strikes, massage a couple of drops into your wrists and chest or simply diffuse it.
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Brain Health
Grapefruit essential oil can help improve brain health. Grapefruit is rich in a substance called naringenin which has been shown to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, increase blood flow to the brain, and protect neurons from degeneration.
Acne
It offers a great natural solution for people with unwanted acne. Applying this oil on your skin can help reduce the redness and blemishes associated with acne, while also helping to disinfect the area and clean out any dirt or debris that are clogging pores.
Cancer
Research has shown promising results in women with breast cancer (1)
Mood and Brain Function
It can help improve mood by increasing serotonin levels which results in a feeling of overall well-being.
Cellulite and Stretch Marks
It is a good source of vitamins C and A , both of which are needed to get rid of these conditions. It also helps stimulate blood flow as well as metabolism.
Anti-bacterial
Its antibacterial properties come from a chemical called D-limonene. D-limonene is effective in fighting various kinds of bacteria like ones that cause bad breath, plaque buildup on the teeth, and gum disease, for example.
Hair Care
It may help with greasy hair and improve hair growth at the same time.
Fungal Infections
Published research showed that grapefruit oil can be effective in dealing with several types of fungi, including types that cause athlete’s foot and nail infections.(2)
Insect and Pest Control
The chemical in grapefruit oil was tested on tick populations and acted as a safe, environmentally-friendly way to deter them. (3)
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BONUS TIP:
Grapefruit essential oil blends very well with bergamot, lavender, frankincense and geranium.
Resources:
https://cancerpreventionresearch.aacrjournals.org/content/canprevres/6/6/577.full.pdf
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