Grapefruit

Citrus paradisi Macfauden

Grapefruit is a relatively young crop. Cultivated since the end of the 19th century. India is considered to be the birthplace of these juicy fruits. Grapefruit trees do not grow wild. It is believed that grapefruit appeared as a result of a mutation of pompelmus (pomelo), which is grown in South and Southeast Asia, or is a hybrid of orange and pompelmus. The production of grapefruit essential oil began in the USA, in the state of California, in 1933.

Grapefruit oil with a subtle orange aroma, notes of grass and bitterness is widely used in the food industry, perfumes, and cosmetics. The healing properties of grapefruit essential oil are similar to orange and lemon oils, but they also have their own unique characteristics.

Medicinal properties

1. Increases the body's resistance to infectious and colds.
2. Improves digestion, recommended for overeating and anorexia.
3. Helps eliminate functional liver disorders and remove toxins from the body.
4. Prescribed for diseases of the kidneys and gall bladder.
5. Reduces blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels.
6. Stimulates blood and lymph circulation.
7. Prevents the development of atherosclerosis.
8. Normalizes fat metabolism. Used in the treatment of obesity and cellulite.
9. Relieves muscle fatigue.
10. In folk medicine it is used as an antispasmodic, enzymatic, choleretic, diuretic, tonic, antitoxic, astringent and bactericidal agent.
11. Increases mental activity, improves mood­diet, relieves nervous tension, reduces the feeling of fatigue. Recommended as an adjuvant for drug addiction. Helps with depression, neuroses, insomnia, states of fear, migraines due to nervousness.
12. Normalizes the secretion of sebaceous glands, smoothes wrinkles, cleanses and tightens pores. Allows you to get rid of freckles and age spots. Relieves swelling. Effective for caring for oily hair and acne. Soothes the skin after shaving.

Dosage

Internally: 1-2 k. per 1 tsp. honey 1-2 times a day.

Massage: 3-4 k. per 10 ml of transport oil.

Baths: 5-7 k.

Compresses: 5-6 k. per 50 g of water.

Enrichment of cosmetics: 4-5 parts per 10 g of foundation for normal and oily skin, 1-2 parts for dry and sensitive skin.

Contraindications. Individual intolerance to citrus fruits, epilepsy, increased acidity of gastric juice, stomach ulcer.

Note. Do not apply to skin before sun exposure.