Grapefruit, White Essential Oil, Undiluted (Citrus Paradisi)

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail (*CAUTION: Essential oils are NOT safe for internal use.  For external use only.  Do not apply directly to skin without first properly diluting with a carrier oil.) White Grapefruit Essential Oil (Citrus Paradisi) 1 Dram, Undiluted COMMON NAME :   Grapefruit, White SCIENTIFIC NAME :   Citrus Paradisi OTHER NAMES :    FAMILY :   Rutaceae METAPHYSICAL / SPIRITUAL CORRESPONDENCES & ASSOCIATIONS :   Element: Fire Planet: Sun Day: Sunday Direction: South Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Chakra: 6th Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) Energy: Yin Gender:  Masculine Tarot: Ace of Wands, the Empress Sabbat or Holiday: Litha / Midsummer / the Summer Solstice (btw. June 19-24) ; the full Strawberry Moon (June) Deity or God / Goddess Association: Pomona   Parts Used:  Fruit, Peel Description:  Grapefruit fruit is a popular breakfast food around the world for its zesty, citrusy, uplifting flavor and aroma that helps relieve tiredness. They are also an excellent source of vitamin C and lycopene. Grapefruit essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy. The fruit is used as food and the peel is used for extracting essential oil. Extraction is performed by cold pressing the peel. Its sweet citrusy aroma can be uplifting and refreshing, and may help relieve feelings of tiredness. Some studies suggest that using citrus and lavender essential oils for aromatherapy can have immediate and long-term effects on lowering blood pressure and stress. In one study, participants that wore a necklace containing these oils for 24 hours experienced a decrease specifically in daytime systolic blood pressure, as well as a decline in cortisol (a hormone released in response to stress). It is believed that when properly diluted and applied topically on a daily basis as a massage oil, Grapefruit essential oil may help promote weight loss by possibly reducing subcutaneous fat. It is used for this purpose in Ayurveda. The aroma is also believed to help reduce feelings of hunger. Grapefruit essential is a nice addition to cleaning products, as it is one of the most powerful in regards to its antimicrobial effects against MRSA and its antibacterial affects against bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus (Staph), Enterococcus faecalis, and Escherichia coli (E-coli). Research suggests that it may also even be helpful in fighting certain fungal strains like Candida albicans. Grapefruit essential oil is sometimes used in natural astringent recipes. Historical Uses:  moodiness, stress, tension, tiredness, fatigue, exhaustion, lethargy, burnout, jet lag, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), energy, alertness, brain function, forgetfulness, high blood pressure, obesity, weight loss, reduce appetite, cellulite, antibacterial, anti-microbial, astringent Mystical Attributes:  Using grapefruit essential oil in aromatherapy can help stimulate confidence, intelligence, mental clarity, and creativity, as well as reduce feelings of confusion. Mystical Intentions:  alertness, uplifting, happiness, optimism, positivity, cheer, energy, productivity, refreshed, renewing, revitalization, creativity, inspiration, confidence, enthusiasm, motivation, intelligence, mental abilities, learning problems, clarity, confusion Taste & Smell:  (*CAUTION: Essential Oils are not for ingestion or internal use!)  A zesty, citrusy, uplifting flavor. Pink grapefruit is more sweet, while white grapefruit is more tart. Grapefruit has an uplifting, fresh, sweet and citrusy aroma. Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  Grapefruit trees are evergreens with dark green shiny leaves, and pink or yellow fruit that grows in large grape-like clusters, sometimes as many as 10 to 20. They bloom and produce fruit year-round that about 4-6 inches diameter. Its native origins are Asia and Barbados. But they are now widely grown in Florida and Texas, and many other areas around the world. They look much like orange trees, with a mature tree growing up to 15-20 feet high. Grapefruit trees need warm temperatures, night and day, and grow best in temperate or tropical regions of USDA hardiness zone 9 and up (where the coldest winter days do not dip below freezing). Contraindications & Toxicity: Applying citrus essential oils before sun exposure may cause photosensitivity and burning. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can block an enzyme that helps break down medicine, preventing absorption.   Constituents:  Flavanones (narirutin, naringin, hesperidin, didymin, eriocitrin, neohesperidin, neoeriocitrin, poncirin) Flavonols (rutin) Flavones (rhoifolin, diosmin) Polymethoxyflavones (heptamethoxyflavone, nobiletin, tangeretin) Aglycone (naringenin) Hydroxycinnamics acids (ferulic acid, p-coumaric acid) Hydroxybenzoic acids (vanillic acid, gallic acid)     Sources: https://spiritartsandherbs.com/sources **IMPORTANT INFORMATON: Products are sold as curio items for entertainment purposes only and based upon historical and magical uses.  We do not imply or guarantee that any items provide specific abilities, powers, outcomes, remedies, or treatments. Any information provided on listings or through private conversation is intended for educational purposes only and are based on historical folklore and traditions, and should not replace the advice of a physician. 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