Lemon

Botanical Name: Citrus limon

Common Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed/Expressed

Color: Yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Strong

Aromatic Description: Aroma is similar to fresh lemon rinds except richer and more concentrated.

Possible Uses: Athlete's foot, chiliblains, colds, corns, dull skin, flu, oily skin, spots, varicose veins, warts.

Constituents: Limonene, Citral, Geranial, Citronellyl Acetate, Pinene

Safety Information: Phototoxic. Do not use if the area of application will be exposed to sunlight for 24 hours due to its phototoxicity.

May cause skin irritation or sensitivity in some.

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