Grapefruit Essential Oil   Grapefruit Essential Oil






Grapefruit Essential Oil Profile: The fresh aroma of grapefruit sparks daydreams of tropical climates with much needed escapes and get-a-ways. The strong association of the sweet citrus aroma and the feeling of fresh energizing qualities have had a powerful effect on the mind for centuries.

Common Name: Grapefruit Essential Oil
Botanical Name: citrus paradise
Country of Origin: Isreal & North America
Parts Used: peel of fruit
Extraction: cold pressed
Aroma: citrus, fresh, light, sweet
Physical Uses: With its mildly antiseptic properties, grapefruit essential oil helps fight inflammations, and be a cleansing agent for the skin. It is also helpful for fighting cellulitis and edema since it stimulates the metabolism, supporting removal of waste and lymphatic fluid from tissues.

Aromatic Uses: The familiar and euphoric scent can banish depression and fears, and balance emotions and mood swings. Grapefruit aromatherapy oil can also alleviate exhaustion and give you a new zest for life.
  • Enhances: balance, positive energy, confidence, joy, vitality, spontaneity, courage, security, clarity of thought, self-empowerment, inspiration and creativity.
  • Reduces: depression, colds and flus, exhaustion, indecisiveness, frustration, bitterness, insecurity, sadness and irritability.
Metaphysical Uses: purification

Complementary Blending Oils for Grapefruit: bergamot, cypress, geranium, lavender, lemon, lime, mandarin, neroli, orange, palmarosa, rosemary, sage, tangerine, vanilla

Safety Warnings: Phototoxic. Do not use in direct sunlight. May cause skin irritation. Dilute well before use on skin.

Grapefruit Essential Oil Recipes:
  • For Depression and Lethargy: Mix 8 Grapefruit Essential Oil with 5 drops Bergamot Essential Oil in a diffuser or aromatherapy lamp. The fresh fruity scent will refresh the mind and body and help bring in the positive energies of the sun.
  • Sunrise: Blend 2 drops Grapefruit Essential Oil, 2 drops Lavender Essential oil and 2 drops Rosemary Essential Oil in a diffuser or aromatherapy lamp. Burn first thing in the morning to energize and spark the beginning of your day. It will wake you up and put you in high spirits.
  • Alleviate Tiredness: Blend 2 drops of Grapefruit Essential Oil, 2 drops Mandarin Essential Oil, 2 drops Fennel Essential Oil in a diffuser or aromatherapy lamp. Alternatively, place on a handkerchief and inhale deeply. The fresh aroma will restore inner balance and provide a renewed energy.
  • Toning Body Oil: Blend Sweet Almond Oil with Grapefruit Essential Oil and Geranium Essential Oil. After bathing, massage into your skin from your feet to your head. This will stimulate the blood flow to the tissues and strengthen circulation to tone your skin.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.