Lemon. Limonum. Citron. Zitrone. Lumi. Sitron. You get the idea. Think of how often in the last week you’ve tasted or smelled lemony. More often than you realize, huh? To me, Lemon is the king of citrus, IMO. It has such universal appeal and abilities. Let’s delve into why Lemon essential oil is all the up side of this stately fruit.
So, last week on our show, The Current Oil Report, I challenged everyone to try adding a drop of Lemon EO to your water every day for the whole week. Well? How’d it make you feel? Refreshed? Awake? Lively? For me, it has been a game changer for my health. And here’s why.
Lemon is a naturally acidic food source. A 2.4 on the acid/base scale. That’s almost as acidic as stomach acid. Battery acid… a 1. So it is considered a corrosive substance with prolonged exposure. That’s why it’s so great to use Lemon EO in your water and recipes because it doesn’t have the corrosive component that would damage the enamel on your teeth with prolonged use. But a funny thing happens when you ingest and your body metabolizes, lemons or specifically Lemon EO. Its molecular structure changes from a 2.4 acid to a 7.2 alkaline in the blood stream and body tissue. Do you know why that’s important? Because the optimal blood ph level of the human body is 7.4 alkaline. That is huge news. Many of us suffer from an internal ph level that is too acidic. Which leads to chronic fatigue, inflammation, joint pain, elevated sugar levels, brain fog, etc. Do any of those symptoms sound familiar?
We as humans are chronically dehydrated, as well. The continued consumption of sugary drinks, sodas, energy drinks, etc. are not cutting it for hydration. The constant introduction of sugar into your body makes it very acidic and it can’t efficiently accept it for hydration. Anything sugar based turns acid inside. You might just want to give Lemon EO in your water a go for a while. Try it for a month and then send me a comment on this post and let me know how you feel. I personally mix up a gallon of water with 4-5 drops of Lemon EO, 100% therapeutic grade, of course. Shake up the jug really good and drink from that all day.
There’s also promising research coming out of the Department of Biology at Indiana University – Purdue University, that has been showing that cancer cells love an acidic environment inside the body. The more acidic, the better it can grow and flourish. But the introduction of various citrus oils, lemon one of the chief among them, allows the body to return to its natural alkaline state and thus, the body becomes an inhospitable environment for said cancer. Pretty freaking incredible if you ask me. I’ll link the PubMed source at the bottom, if you want to see the research yourself.
This brings me to another amazing fact about Lemon EO and your body. It is a natural antidepressant. I’m gonna get even more scientific on you for a minute, so bear with me, it’ll be worth it. Essential oils at their molecular base are made up of terpenes. There are monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and phenols. There’s some other molecules, but these are the most important to what we’re going to learn today. Lemon EO is made up of 90%+ monoterpenes. When Lemon EO is used in an atomizing diffuser or a nebulizer and inhaled through the nose, it is absorbed by the olfactory bulb at the top of your nasal cavity. This is where your sense of smell comes from. Once the olfactory bulb processes the scent, it is sent directly to your amygdala, which is the gland that is in charge of your whole limbic system. Your limbic system is your emotional center. So, the use of Lemon EO directly affects your emotional center to improve your mood. And there you have it. A natural anti-depressant. Isn’t God fantastic when he shows up in science?!
Okay, one more use for Lemon EO. It is a natural disinfectant, anti-bacterial and anti-viral. It’s 6 times more acidic than vinegar. In an 8. oz glass spray bottle, mix 25 drops of Lemon EO with distilled water, shake before each use and spray any surface that needs disinfecting. Good bye Lysol! AND, you’re boosting your mood while you’re cleaning! Bonus! It also helps to disinfect and clear the air around you. That’s especially great during flu season.
Well, I hope we’ve blown your mind with some serious knowledge about Lemon EO today. It is worth a look! If you’re interested in purchasing some, I recommend Young Living brand. It retails for $14.80 or $11.25 wholesale with membership, for a 15ml bottle. That is about 265 drops of amazing lemony goodness that should last you a while. Message me if you want to take a closer look. Have a Happy Independence Day, ya’ll!
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