| GRAPEFRUIT ESSENTIAL OIL |
Botanical Name | : | Citrus paradisi | Country of Origin | : | India | Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | Specific Gravity | : | 0.840 @ 72°F | Optical Rotation | : | 95.6 | Refrective Index | : | 1.4742 @ 72°F | Plant Part | : | grapefruit | Blend With | : | It can blend well with other members of the citrus family, Rosemary, Cypress, Lavender, Geranium, Cardamom and usually most of spice oils. | CAS No | : | 8016-20-4 | Flash Point | : | 121F | Extraction Method | : | Cold Pressed |
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Description : The grapefruit was known as the shaddock or shattuck until the nineteenth century. Its current name alludes to clusters of the fruit on the tree, which often appear similar to that of grapes. Be they white, yellow, pink, or deep red, grapefruits have a variety of health benefits (and risks!) that make them not quite like any other fruit.
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Constituents : a-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, limonene, geraniol, linalool, citronellal, decyl acetate, neryl acetate and terpinen-4-ol |
Uses : Grapefruit essential oil is also used to reduce stress, stimulate circulation, increase energy, enhance mood, and improve digestion. When used as an ingredient in personal-care products, grapefruit essential oil is said to treat oily hair and skin. It's been used for centuries to help reduce inflammation, weight gain, sugar cravings and even hangover symptoms.
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Benefit : grapefruit essential oil can be benefited as a diuretic, disinfectant, stimulant, antidepressant, antiseptic, aperitif, lymphatic, and tonic substance. Grapefruit, with a scientific name Citrus paradise, is commonly known as Shaddock in various parts of the globe. |
Caution Note: We recommend Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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