- Citrus
family
- Grows
mainly in tropical climates
- Small
trees - fruit or flower used
- These
oils act as uplifting, refreshing and reviving tonics. They
generally have
detoxifying, anti depressant and calming properties.
- Main
action on digestive and nervous systems. Also good for skin,
liver and kidneys.
- The
flowers from the Rutaceae family tend to have more gentle
properties e.g. antidepressant and calming.
Examples
of oils in this family:
Bergamot,
Grapefruit,
Lemon,
Neroli,
Orange,
Tangerine,
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