Grapefruit Essential Oil

Latin name: Citrus Paradisi

Plant part used: fruit peel

Source: USA

Extraction method: cold-pressed

Grapefruit essential oil has distinctive properties that may offer a variety of health benefits, including reduced blood pressure and stress levels. Sourced from the peel of the Citrus paradisi fruit, proponents suggest that inhaling the oil's tangy scent may help lift your mood and offer a variety of benefits.

Inhaling the aroma of grapefruit essential oil (or absorbing grapefruit essential oil through the skin) is believed to send messages to a region of the brain involved in controlling emotions. Known as the limbic system, this region of the brain also influences the nervous system. Aromatherapy advocates suggest that essential oils may affect a number of biological factors, including heart rate, stress levels, blood pressure, breathing, and immune function.

Grapefruit essential oil is also used to reduce stress, stimulate circulation, boost energy, improve mood, and aid digestion.