Grapefruit Essential Oil

The essential oil I feel most drawn to today is Grapefruit so I thought that I'd post a little on this oil.

Grapefruit (Citrus x paradisi) is thought to be a hybrid of the sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) and the pomelo or shaddock (Citrus maximus). The pomelo was brought to Spain from tropical Asia by Arab traders during the 12th century. It was introduced into the West Indies by Captain Shaddock in the 18th century. This lead to the New World cultivation of the grapefruit. Apart from its use in aromatherapy, it serves as a fragrance component in perfumes, cosmetics and soaps and as a food flavouring. A yellow-green essential oil is obtained from the rind of the fruit through cold expression and it is mainly produced in the U.S.A., Cyprus, the West Indies, Africa, Israel and Brazil. Botanically it was not distinguished from the Pomelo until the 1830s, however its true nature as a hybrid was only determined in the 1950s and its name was changed from (Citrus paradisi) to (Citrus x paradisi)

On a subtle level, Grapefruit helps to calm mental chatter. It dissolves emotional energy blocks especially frustration and self-blame. It promotes confidence, as well as increasing intuition and mental clarity. It brings inspiration. It can be used when the ego gets in one’s way. It can assist in the digestion of new concepts or ideas. It can be used for cleaning and to remove negativity. It is a powerful purifier. Do not use before exposure to sun or UV rays.

For more information see my mini profile on my web site: Grapefruit


My Blend for today: Grapefruit 3 drops, Juniper 1 drop