Grapefruit in herbal medicine and aromatherapy
Grapefruits (Citrus paradisi) are a nutritious and delicious food. They are full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that bring healing to the body.
Grapefruit essential oil, valuable to herbalists around the world, is cold-pressed from the rinds of ripe grapefruits. This essential oil is used in the treatment of colds, flu, acne, obesity, fluid retention, depression, nervous tension, stress, and PMS.
Grapefruit essential oil can also help increase hair growth when added to scalp treatments . It is used in several fine hair and beauty products. Read more about treating hair and scalp problems with natural remedies.
When used in aromatherapy, grapefruit essential oil is both euphoric and hypnotic. The scent helps stabilize manic depression and balances the central nervous system.
Grapefruit seed "extract" is also useful in herbal medicine. It is made from grapefruit seeds. Grapefruit essential oil and grapefruit seed extract is not the same thing. Read on to find out about both.
Grapefruit essential oil
All citrus oils have an aroma that is light, tangy, and crisp. Children love the scent and it helps to calm them at bed time. Orange, lemon, grapefruit, bergamot, and neroli are all popular in aromatherapy and herbal medicine. I love them all.
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Use grapefruit essential oil when dieting.
Grapefruit essential oil helps treat obesity by reducing cravings and helping decrease appetite. Combine with patchouli essential oil for best results.
Apply a drop of the blended oils to wrists and sniff when cravings or hunger strikes. Not only will cravings disappear but this blend helps to remove toxins from the body. Along with exercise, grapefruit essential oil helps the lymphatic system to work at peak performance.
Grapefruit essential oil is sweet and sharp.
Grapefruit essential oil has a sweet, sharp, and refreshing scent that uplifts the spirit and purifies the air.
Grapefruit essential oil is good for many things.
Grapefruit essential oil stimulates bile production and helps digestion.
It helps clean the kidneys and liver and is sometimes used to ease drug withdrawal. It is also good for jet lag.
Grapefruit seed extract
Grapefruit seed extract is made from grapefruit seed pulp. It is used as an antioxidant, a cleanser, a preservative, and to purify water.
It is not an essential oil, but does have many useful properties.
The science behind grapefruit
Grapefruit seed extract is effective against hundreds of drug resistant bacteria including staphylococcus aureus. Tests show that it works as a strong antibacterial agent, killing harmful microbes within fifteen minutes of contact.
Grapefruit seed extract is also useful for fighting fungal infection and other parasites including athlete's foot and ringworm.
Read more about treating fungal infection with herbs.
Grapefruit seed extract is a valuable natural substance that prevents or reduces infection when used around the house and in hospital settings.
Grapefruit seed extract is often used in herbal medicine.
Grapefruit seed extract is used externally to treat everything from eczema to acne.
Grapefruit seed extract is also useful around the house.
Just dilute with water and use it to wash fresh produce. It acts like vinegar to remove germs and toxic chemicals. Washing your fruit and vegetables in this mixture also deters mold.
Grapefruit seed extract is also used to prevent algae growth in animal feeders and swimming pools.
It disinfects countertops and makes a good addition to the rinse water when doing laundry.
Grapefruits are also good as a fruit.
Grapefruits are very nutritious and are an excellent food choice. This citrus fruit help digestion, especially fats, and is full of vitamin C.
Grapefruit do not grow in north Georgia due to our cold winters. I sure am thankful for Florida grapefruits and consider them a treat.
*When using citrus essential oils on exposed areas of the skin, avoid direct sunlight. Citrus oils can cause irritation when used before sun exposure. Keep all essential oils away from the eyes. Do not eat grapefruits or drink grapefruit juice if taking some cholesterol lowering medications including statins like Zocor.
Do not take essential oils internally without consulting a qualified professional. Always dilute essential oils with good carrier oil and test on small area of skin before use. Always consult with a healthcare professional before using any herbal remedy especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking other medicines. When using in bath, remember a few drops of essential oil go a long way.
Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7830962/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12165191/
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