| LEMON /FLORAL HYDROSOL |
Botanical Name | : | Melissa officinalis | Country of Origin | : | Washington | Solubility | : | Soluble in water | Specific Gravity | : | 0.880 to 0.920 | Optical Rotation | : | 20°C: -7°48 | Refrective Index | : | 1.455 to 1.485 | Plant Part | : | | Blend With | : | Sandalwood, cypress, geranium, lavender, jasmine, roman chamomile, neroli, eucalyptus, ylang ylang, rose, bergamot, lime, grapefruit. | CAS No | : | 8014-71-9 | Flash Point | : | 79 | Extraction Method | : | Hydro Distillation |
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Description : Native to the southern and southeastern Asia, the lemon hydrosol has a rich, fresh and sweet aroma, reminiscent of the ripe peel of its fruits.
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Constituents : Limonene (70 to 90%), citral (2 to 6%). |
Uses : Lemon Hydrosols make great toners and cleansers. They are also often used for the treatment of spots, sores, cuts, grazes and new piercings. They are an excellent Linen spray, and a simple way for the novice aromatherapist to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of essential oils. Add to a soothing hot bath.
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Benefit : Lemon hydrosol has skin cleansing properties and also cures blood circulation related problems. For this, lemon floral water is used in the making of various skin creams, lotion, cleansing creams, face washes etc. It serves as a good soothing and refreshing facial spray. |
Caution Note: Do not take hydrosols internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.conduct a skin patch test when trying a hydrosol for the first time. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, discuss with a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
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