Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Lemon




citrus limonium--is cold expressed from the outer part of the fresh peel. It is a familiar scent to many, as it is used extensively as a fragrance component in cosmetics, perfumes, and soaps. Combines with almost any other oil.

 

CAUTIONS: Generally considered non-toxic. Possible irritant and sensitizer, especially with old oils. Dilute well for topical use.  PHOTO TOXIC.  Do NOT use on skin exposed to sunlight.

 

CHARACTER: " Refreshing Cleanser” Breath of Fresh Air Purifying, Stimulating, Directional, Versatile, Revelation  

    

ETHERIC COLORS:  Golden Lime Green, Light Violet

NUMBER: 7

CHAKRA: 3

ELEMENT: Water, Fire, Earth

PERFUME NOTE: Top

Blending Factor: 4

GEM: Water Jade (Serpentine), Ametrine, Yellow Jasper, Prehnite

ASTRO: Mercury, Saturn, Venus, Neptune and Moon, Aquarius

ENERGY TYPE:  2, 4; Cool & Dry

CHEMICAL FAMILY:  Monoterpene

 

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Joy, Emotional clarity,   Awareness, Concentration,   study, attention, and problem solving, alert, focus

 

USED TO FOR THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES: Resentful, Depressed, Bitter, Apathetic, Lethargic, Indecisive, Distrustful, Mental block, Stressed, Mentally Fatigued,  Irrational, Fearful, Anxiety.

 

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL PROBLEMS: Infectious diseases, Colds, Fever, Asthma, Heartburn, Rheumatism, insect bites, Digestive problems, Respiratory problems, Sore throat, Urinary stones 

 

PROPERTIES: germicide, astringent, heart tonic, acid neutralizing, stimulates immune system, lymphatic decongestant, anti-viral and purifies air. 

 

PERSONALITY:

+ENFJ--A knack for seeing the silver lining when dealing with disappointment.

+Breath of fresh air on a summer’s day. Positively wonderful to have around.

+Lively and casual—unbothered by the struggles and strains of living.

+Very active people with a sense of energy. Sparkling, full of life.

+Positive approach, unshakable confidence. “Never doubt yourself”

+Often reach the top of their chosen profession. Much sought after on the work front.

+Original, intuitive, thoughtful, energetic.

+Can be a workaholic if they enjoy their work, letting it dominate their life, but with a casual air about it. If they lose a business deal, they will not fret.

+Always have an answer to life’s problems.

+Never seem to have any illnesses. Germs pass them by.

+Athletic, and love sports and competition.

+Usually do not bear grudges, unless in the negative mode.

-If negative, can be inclined to be sharp and critical, sarcastic, with mood swings.

-If burnout causes negativity, can be re-adjusted with a vacation under the sun and blue skies, and using essential oils.

 

BLENDS: Arrowhead, Brave Heart,  Caldera, Chaco, Citrine, Cinnamon Bears,  Deep River,  Gingerbread, Kayenta,  Lemon Meringue,  Manipura,  Obsidian,   Ocean Jasper,   Pirates,  Point Sublime,  Princess Bride, Rose Spirit,  Shaman,  Sitalpu,  Spiral Jetty,  Symphony,  Sunrise, Thunderbird,  Tomahawk,  Yellowstone,

 

 ARCHETYPES:  ATHLETE, WORKAHOLIC, CHILD ETERNAL, LIBERATOR, NETWORKER, HEBE, GODDESS OF YOUTH

 

Components include limonene,  a-pinene, camphene, b-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, a-terpinene, linalool, b-bisabolene, limonene, trans-a-bergamotene, nerol and neral.

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