What Is Grapefruit Oil?

Grapefruit is a hybrid plant that is a cross between shaddock and sweet orange. The fruit of the plant is round in shape and yellow-orange in color.

The chief components of grapefruit oil include sabinene, myrcene, linalool, alpha-pinene, limonene, terpineol, citronellal, decyl acetate and neryl acetate.

Grapefruit essential oil is extracted from the peel of the fruit using the compression technique. With a fruity flavor and invigorating aroma, just like the fruit, the essential oil also has amazing therapeutic benefits.

Uses of Grapefruit Oil

    Grapefruit oil blends with other essential oils such as lavender, palmarosa, frankincense, bergamot and geranium.

Grapefruit oil is used in the following ways:

• In aromatherapy
• In antiseptic creams
• For spiritual purposes
• In skin acne treatments
• In air fresheners
• As a flavoring agent
• In hair cleansers
• To treat hangovers

Benefits of Grapefruit Oil

    The health benefits of grapefruit oil can be attributed to its disinfectant, antiseptic, antidepressant, diuretic, lymphatic and aperitif properties.

The significant health benefits include:

1. Stimulates hormonal secretion

Grapefruit essential oil stimulates the endocrine glands and initiates the secretion of enzymes and hormones such as bile and gastric juices. The benefits of this essential oil include better digestive function and enhanced metabolism.

Additionally, the essential oil also has a stimulating effect on the nervous system making the mind active and alert.

2. Eliminates toxins

One of the best benefits of grapefruit oil is its lymphatic property and the ability to eliminate toxins from the body. Grapefruit oil ensures that the lymphatic system in the body is functioning correctly and boosts its activity.

By boosting the lymphatic system activity, it helps to eliminate toxins and fight medical conditions like blood urea, gout, arthritis, rheumatism and renal calculi.

3. Prevents infections

Grapefruit oil contains antimicrobial and disinfectant properties that create a protective barrier around your body to protect it from developing diseases. It is effective in treating infections in the urinary system, kidneys, colon, stomach, intestines and excretory system.

4. Relieves depression

Grapefruit oil has a relaxing effect on the mind. It helps uplift the mood, induces positive feelings and eliminates signs of depression, stress and anxiety. Mood enhancement is mainly due to the aroma of grapefruit oil and its stimulating effect on certain hormones.

5. Increases urination

Grapefruit oil possesses diuretic properties that increase urine output and frequency, helping eliminate excess water, bile, salts, sodium, uric acid and other toxins from the body.

Frequent urination also reduces blood pressure, treats urinary tract infections, cleans the kidneys and keeps the body feeling light.

6. Controls appetite

If you are on a weight loss program, grapefruit essential oil can prove beneficial for you. It suppresses the appetite and makes you feel full between meals, thus, preventing unhealthy cravings and snacking between meals.

7. Acts as a tonic

Grapefruit oil acts as a health tonic that benefits all the organs in the body, skin and hair. It also supports the excretory system, digestive system, nervous system and respiratory system to function correctly.

8. Boosts the immune system

Grapefruit oil is rich in antioxidants and vitamin C. This combination helps fight free radical damage and boost the immune system. This oil is also effective in treating loss of vision, hearing impairment, nervous disorders, premature aging and macular degeneration.

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