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) |