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Lemongrass

Cymbopogon Citratus (Family, Poaceae [Gramineae])
A refreshing, cleansing and stimulating tonic on the body, and added to shampoos aids in adding a shine to the hair. An antiseptic and astringent oil. Sweet powerful 'lemony' aroma which make a good refreshing and deodorising room fragrance.
Warning Dilute to 1% and use only 3 drops in a bath as it may cause irritation of the skin.
Source: aerial parts, Guatemala
Production method: steam distillation
Aromatherapy class: calming
Aroma type: citrus
Skin type: oily
Traditional use: insect repellent, skin conditioner, soothing agent, muscle relaxant, deodorant, antiseptic
Blends well with: geranium, jasmine, lavender
Safety Information: can cause skin irritation
Main constituents:- Citral, dipentene, linalol, geraniol.

Lemon
Citrus Limonum (Family, Rutaceae)
Widely used in beauty care. It cleanses, refreshes, cools and stimulates. Astringent and antiseptic oil. Useful for oily skin. Can be used to lighten dull, stained hands or to tone and condition nails and cuticles. Blends well with other oils.
Warning Do not use lemon on the skin in direct sunlight. Dilute to 1% and use only 3 drops in a bath as it may cause irritation of the skin.
Source: fruit peels, United States
Production method: expression, there is some steam distilled
Aromatherapy class: energizing, uplifting
Aroma type: citrus
Skin type: oily, blemished
Traditional use: antiseptic, soothing agent
Blends well with: neroli, clary sage, bergamot, citronella, orange flower, violet left, galbanum
Main constituents:- Limonene, terpinene, pinene, myrcene, citral, linalol, geraniol, citronellal.

Lemon Verbena
Aloysia citriodora, A. triphylla, Lippia citriodora, L. tripohylla, Verbena triphylla
Used in perfumery and liqueurs. Mood uplifting, revitalising and promotes mental clarityand alertness.
Warning This is a photosensitising oil, do not use before going into the sun. Can be irritating to those with sensitive skin.

Lime
Citrus Aurantifolia (Family, Rutaceae)
Acts like lemon and the other citrus oils, Nice aroma.
Warning Do not use lime on the skin in direct sunlight, however if the essential oil of lime is distilled rather that expressed, then it does not have a phototoxic effect. Dilute to 1% and use only 3 drops in a bath as it may cause irritation of the skin.
Source: fruit peels, West Indies
Production method: Cold expression but some steam distillation
Aromatherapy class: energizing, uplifting
Aroma type: citrus
Traditional use: soothing agent, astringent, skin conditioner
Blends well with: clary sage, citronella, lavender, lavandin, neroli, rosemary

Linden Blossom
Tilia europaea. T. vulgaris> (Family, Tiliaceae)
One of the floral absolutes. Used for calming and stress reduction and a tonic for the nervous system.
Warning Linden Blossom should not be used over a long period of time.

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