Yuzu oil
You must have heard of grapefruit oil, have you ever heard of Japanese grapefruit oil? Today, let’s learn about yuzu oil from the following aspects.
Introduction of yuzu oil
Yuzu is a citrus fruit native to East Asia. The fruit resembles a small orange, but its taste is sour like a lemon. Its aroma is tart, similar to a grapefruit. Yuzu essential oil is well known for its invigorating citrus aroma, making it one of the favorite oils for anxiety and stress relief.
Benefits of yuzu oil
Improves circulation
Although blood clotting is useful, too much of it can block blood vessels which may lead to heart disease and heart attack. Yuzu has anti-clotting effects because of the hesperidin and naringin content in the flesh and peel of the fruit. This anti-clotting effect improves blood flow and lowers the risk of developing heart-related illnesses.
It is good for the skin
Yuzu is an excellent oil to use to achieve radiant-looking skin. Its ability to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lines helps give the skin a youthful glow.
Relief for anxiety and stress
Yuzu oil can calm the nerves and relieve anxiety and tension. It has been proven to reduce psychosomatic symptoms of stress such as depression and chronic fatigue syndrome. It can combat bouts of negative emotions and can boost self-confidence when used through a diffuser or vaporizer.
For weight loss
Yuzu oil is known to stimulate certain cells that aids in the fat-burning process. It also aids the body in absorbing calcium, a mineral which helps prevent the further absorption of fat in the body.
For healthy hair
Yuzu oil’s vitamin C component helps in the production of collagen which is important in keeping the hair strong and smooth. Having strong hair means its less prone to breakage and hair loss. Yuzu, lavender, and rosemary oil can be added to a shampoo base and massaged unto the scalp to keep the hair shiny and healthy.
Respiratory support
Yuzu oil contains high amounts of limonene. Limonene has effective anti-inflammatory activity in both preventing and controlling respiratory system injuries. Yuzu oil is a great oil to have on hand in the colder months when you’re more susceptible to illness.
Uses of yuzu oil
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
To relieve symptoms associated with stress, anxiety, and tensions, blend yuzu oils with cedarwood, bergamot, lavender, orange, or sandalwood oils.
For a boost of energy, and to fight fatigue, blend yuzu essential oil with black pepper, ginger, lemon, orange, or rosemary oils.
Diffuse yuzu oil or apply it, diluted, to the wrists and back of the neck.
RESPIRATORY SUPPORT
To support a healthy respiratory system, blend Yuzu oil with lemon, cypress, or frankincense oils
Diffuse Yuzu essential oil or apply diluted to the chest.
SKIN SUPPORT
Dilute yuzu oil with a carrier oil, such as jojoba oil and apply to the skin, or drop one drop of yuzu oil into a warm bowl of water to steam the face
To create a massage oil, add one drop of yuzu oil to a carrier oil or lotion.
Other use
l Add Yuzu oil to an inhaler blend to help you relax
l Combine it with bath salt for your own version of the yuzu (or even shower gel for those of you that prefer showers!)
l Make a belly oil with yuzu oil to aid digestion
l Add yuzu oil to a diffuser to help soothe respiratory ailments.
Side effects and precautions of yuzu oil
l Use yuzu oil with a diffuser in a well-ventilated room. Keep in mind to limit the use for 10-30 minutes so not to develop headaches or increased blood pressure. Diluting the oil with carrier oil is also recommended.
l Yuzu oil that is extracted by cold press is phototoxic. This means that after using the oil topically, it is not recommended to expose the skin under the sun within the first 24 hours. Yuzu extracted through steam distillation is not phototoxic.
l Yuzu oil is not recommended for small children and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. If to be used as a form of treatment, it is best to consult a doctor first.
Post time: Oct-18-2023