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Grapefruit |
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Latin
Name
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Citrus
Paradisi
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Family
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Rutaceae
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Origin
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Obtained
from peel - yield much smaller than from orange or lemon
Expression used to extract oil
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Note
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Top
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Physiological
Uses
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- Lymphatic
System - speeds up removal of waste.
Aids water retention, removal and balance
- Excellent
liver tonic
- Cellulite
- has diuretic properties
- Respiratory
System - vitamin C helps to build up immunity against
colds
and flu
- Skin
- helps inflamed and tired
skin.
Slight
astringent
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Emotional
Uses
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Angry,
hot personalities. Uplifting and reviving. Stabilising
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Blends
well with
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Bergamot,
Cedarwood, Chamomile, Frankinsense, Geranium, Lavender, Rosewood,
Ylang Ylang
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