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Traditional Uses: antiseptic (especially
airborne), anti toxic, astringent, bactericidal,
diuretic, stimulant-lymphatic, tonic general
Skin: athlete’s foot, acne,
oily skin, tones congested skin, tightens skin,
aids hair growth, cellulite(?)
Respiratory: airborne disinfectant-diffusion
Muscular/Skeletal: eases muscle
fatigue, stiffness
Cardio-vascular/ Lymphatic: increases
circulation, stimulates lymphatic system
Immune: colds, chills, flu, environmental
disinfectant
Digestive: internally: stimulates
gall bladder, digestive aid, liver tonic, useful
in anorexia/bulimia, regulates body weight if used
regularly(?)
Genito-Urinary/ Reproductive: increases
urine flow, eases water retention, obesity, aids
cellulite(?)
Nervous Brain/ Mind: depression,
headache, performance stress, jet lag, PMS, alcohol
and drug withdrawal
Emotional/Energetic: uplifting
and euphoric, it increases self-esteem and bolsters
confidence
Blends well with: Basil, cedarwood,
citronella, fennel, frankincense, juniper, geranium,
ginger, lavender, lime, orange, palmarosa, ylang
ylang
Satety Data: Phototoxic; avoid
exposure to direct sunlight or sunbed rays for 12
hours after application of diluted oil
SOURCES:
Sheppard-Hanger Sylla, THE AROMATHERAPY PRACTITIONER
REFERENCE MANUAL, Tampa, 1998
Mojay, Gabriel, Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit,
London, 1996
Battaglia, Salvatore, The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy,
Brisbane, 1997
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Essential Oil of Pink Grapefruit
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