| Common name |
Grapefruit |
| Botanical name |
Citrus paradisi |
| Method of Extraction |
expressed |
| Plant Part |
peel |
| Country of Origin |
South America |
| Note |
Top |
| Appearance |
yellow to greenish mobile liquid |
| Aroma |
bright fresh sweet citrus aroma |
| Major Constituents |
α-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, limonene, nootkatone |
| Properties |
uplifting, reviving, stimulating |
| Traditional Uses |
stress, nervous exhaustion, digestive system complaints, congested or oily skin |
| Blends well with |
lemon, bergamot, rosemary, cypress, lavender, geranium |
| Cautions |
Has a low risk of toxicity. If high concentrations (over 4%) are used on the skin, avoid exposure to sun for up to 12 hours (Tisserand & Young 2014) |
