Grapefruit Essential Oil – 10ml
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PROPERTIES & USES
Mix 3-5 drops with water or juice, then drink (2-3) times per day to aid diarrhea or allergies. Mix and gargle or oil-pull 2-4 in a tablespoon of carrier or ¼ of water freshening breath or gum irritations. Use in a lymphatic massage for lymph node stimulation and detoxifying – especially at the onset of cold or flu symptoms. Mix 2%-5% with shampoo or conditioner for scalp problems or dandruff. Leave in hair for 10 min. Add several drops to a large bowl or sink of water and wash fruits or vegetables. Make a spritz and use on bed sheets, in cars, or on meat before refrigerating to kill bacteria, virus, or fungus. Diffusing can also build immune system and kill pathogens. Put a few drops in a cup of water and leave the toothbrush in overnight to disinfect. Use to disinfect cutting boards or kitchen surfaces. Use a tissue cup for inhaling (3 X – deeply) prior to meals to inhibit appetite. Use topically, diluted 5%-10% for skin conditioning.
Anti-oxidant/septic/depressant; brain/hormone stimulant; excellent lymphatic tonic – cellulite, blood urea, arthritis, gout.
Source: Barbados
Our Oils are Cold Pressed and pure with no additives or dilution.
RECOMMENDED APPLICATIONS FOR PURE ESSENTIAL OILS
All our oils are pure and hence safe for the following methods (some brands add gums and resins as preservatives which can be harmful).
(For very sensitive skin, dilute or test on a small patch of skin when applying to skin or in Compress):
MASSAGE (M):
Dilute up to 5 drops of essential oil per 10 ml carrier/base oil. Mix well.
VAPOURISER/OIL BURNER (V):
Fill bowl with water, add 5 drops essential oil and apply heat/candle in relevant section. (Absorbed into body 35 times faster than consumption).
INHALATION (I): STEAM INHALATION (Not for asthmatics):
Add 3-5drops of essential oil to a bowl of water. Cover head with towel to create a tent over the bowl and inhale vapours through nose for 5 minutes.
DRY INHALATION (Suitable for asthmatics):
1- 2 drops essential oil on handkerchief or tissue, apply to nose and breathe deeply.
BATH (B):
Add 3-5 drops essential oil to tub of warm water and settle in!
SKINCARE/RASHES/INSECT BITES/ (S):
The high viscosity of Our essential oil allows rapid osmosis through the skin. Can also be added to base creams or lotions for fragrance and skin/aroma benefits.
SPRITZER (Z):
Add 6 drops for every 20 ml water in a spray bottle. Shake well and use to deodorize or disinfect rooms, wardrobes etc, spray on face for a quick pick me up or use relevant oils on your pillow to enhance sleep.
COMPRESS (C): HOT COMPRESS:
- Pour hot water into a bowl.
- Add 6-8 drops essential oil.
- Place a cotton cloth on water to absorb the oil AND water.
- Squeeze out excess water.
- Place on the area to be treated and leave for 1-2 hours.
COLD COMPRESS:
As above but use cold water and ice cubes instead of hot.
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