Do to the nature of essential oils and the hundreds of uses, we recommend that you research the dosages and it's properties, as there is a lot of information out there. Essential oils are rich in terpenoids and phynylpropanoids, that gives essential oils the power and ability to pass though cell membranes easily.
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Health Benefits of Grapefruit Essential Oil:
- Antioxidant: Like the fruit itself, the essential oil of Grapefruit is rich in antioxidants. ...
- Disinfectant: The antiviral and antimicrobial properties of grapefruit essential oil make it a good disinfectant.
- Antiseptic: The antiseptic properties of grapefruit essential oil make it perfect for application on bruises,wounds, cuts, and acneto protect them from microbial infections. Furthermore, as an antiseptic, it prevents wounds from developingtetanus or from becoming septic.
- Stimulant: This oil stimulates the body in a variety of ways. It has stimulating effects on both the body and the mind. It stimulates the brain by making it active and gives new direction to thoughts as well as stimulates endocrinal glands and promotes proper secretion of hormones and enzymes, thereby keeping your body’s entire metabolism in proper order. It also stimulates the nervous system and makes you more active and alert. The digestive system also benefits from this essential oil as it stimulates the secretion of gastric juices and bile in the stomach, as well as movement of ingested food through the intestines. Furthermore, it stimulates the lymphatic, circulatory, and excretory system.
Benefits of Grapefruit Oil
One of the most recognized benefits of grapefruit essential oil and other citrus oils is their positive effect on the lymphatic system, which plays a role in your body's detoxification mechanism. Using these oils can help boost the activity of lymph glands. This can prevent problems like poor circulation, allergies, cellulite, and fluid retention.
Grapefruit essential oil is also known for its antimicrobial effects. One study reports that this oil is effective against strains of bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Escherichia coli, Salmonella thyphimurium, Serratia marcescens, and Proteus vulgaris. Another study shows the same result, and renders the citrus oil also effective against other bacterial strains like Kleibsellia pneumonia, Pseudococcus species, Shigella flexneri, as well as fungal strains like Aspergillus niger, Candida albican, and Penicillum chrysogenum.
With vitamin C and its antioxidants, grapefruit essential oil can support your immune system and helps fight free radicals. As a result, this essential oil can help prevent oxidation-related damage, such as premature aging, vision problems like macular degeneration, poor hearing, nervous system problems, and many others.
Here are other benefits linked to use of oil of grapefruit:
- Because of its antimicrobial properties, grapefruit oil can help treat and prevent infections in wounds and cuts. It may also help eliminate microbes that develop in your gut, kidneys, and excretory system.
- It supports your endocrine function, particularly the proper secretion of hormones and enzymes.
- It promotes the production of gastric juices and bile, which assists your digestive function.
- Like other citrus oils, grapefruit oil has antidepressant properties that may provide a relaxing and uplifting feeling. It also has stimulating effects on your brain, which may make you more alert.
