Productdetails & Characteristics
Contents: 10 ml 100% natural essential oil - 1 ml corresponds to approx. 25 drops
Characteristic: Grapefruit essential oil is a thin, yellow to orange liquid. It has a fruity, fresh scent with characteristic citrus notes and a bitter undertone. The typical smell of the oil is caused by other trace components, including sulfur. In terms of duration, intensity and effect, it is one of the top notes. The oil dissolves in alcohol (1:1, ethanol), vegetable oils and other essential oils. It is almost insoluble in water. The main component, almost 100%, is limonene.
Ingredients: The natural components of pure grapefruit essential oil include
Limonene, Myrcene.
Item number: 11001/311010
German pharmaceutical central number (PZN): 11305702
Characteristics
Grapefruit essential oil is used in aromatherapy as an uplifting, euphoric and pain-relieving oil. Smelling is intended to stimulate the body to release special endogenous opiates (encephalins), which contribute greatly to a positive feeling of well-being. With its antibacterial, immune-boosting properties, grapefruit essential oil can provide relief from colds and flu. It is also said to stimulate metabolism and support fat burning, so that it can also have a positive effect on detoxification treatments and losing weight.
It is also successfully used by therapists in the form of massages, wraps or baths for headaches, muscle fatigue, stiffness, training preparation, water retention and cellulite.
Grapefruit essential oil is assigned the following properties in the specialist literature:
- Antibacterial
- Air sterilizing
- astringent (contracting)
- Skin tightening
- fat tissue breaking down (lipolytic)
- Eliminating
- Stimulates appetite and digestion
- slightly diuretic
- Promotes blood circulation
- deodorizing
Manufacturing
Grapefruit essential oil is obtained by cold pressing the outer peel of the fruit of the grapefruit tree (Citrus paradisi ).
Hints
Pay attention to the hazard warnings on the label. The bottle is equipped with a child-proof cap and vertical dropper. To dose the essential oil, hold the head of the bottle vertically downwards so that you can then count the individual drops. After opening for the first time, depending on the consistency of the oil, it may take some time until the first drops appear. Attention: Essential oils are concentrates that may only be used diluted! The main ingredient, limonene, is classified as a health risk when used on the skin or when ingested. Grapefruit oil may also contain furocoumarin derivatives (e.g. bergapten ), which have photosensitizing and phototoxic properties. Under the influence of UV light (including sunlight), skin irritations such as pigment spots can occur.
Packaging & Storage
Packaging: Protected from light in blue glass bottles with child-resistant closures
Storage: Store away from light at temperatures of 15 to 22 °C and away from children.
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General questions about essential oils
What makes our essential oils special?
- 100% natural: Our oils have no added synthetic substances or other oils.
- Organic and sustainable: We only use concentrates from plants from controlled organic cultivation (kbA).
- Genuine & authentic: The oil is unchanged, natural and only obtained from the specified parent plant according to the botanical name.
- Natural effect and versatile: There are numerous possible uses and scent combinations that you can mix yourself. With our essential oils you can feel good in a healthy atmosphere at home, in the office and on the go
- Good quality at a fair price: Since our oils contain 10 ml per bottle, we are significantly cheaper than the competition, which often only offers 5 ml per bottle.
Why should you try essential oils?
Essential oils are a good and healthy alternative to room sprays containing chemicals and artificial fragrances. Essential oils are a healthy way to create a pleasant scent in your home, office, or wherever you are.
Essential oils also have a pleasant effect and, depending on the note and scent, can help you relax or concentrate, have a calming or comforting effect, or can be refreshing, invigorating and activating. The varied scents and multiple possible uses can increase your well-being and be a nice addition to your everyday life. Just try it out and let us convince you!
How can aromas affect the body?
Aromas can affect your body in several ways. The obvious way to detect aromas is through the nose: the olfactory nerves pass the signal on to the brain and can thus influence moods.
Another mode of action is through the skin. The molecules of essential oils can pass through cell membranes and the skin and thus reach the tissue and blood. They are also able to influence an effect in the body via this route.
A third mode of action is through the stomach: When we eat spices such as peppermint or thyme that contain essential oils, they reach the stomach and develop their effect this way.
Are there risks and side effects with essential oils? And what's the truth about the criticism of aroma therapy?
Essential oils should only be used diluted, as high concentrations can lead to headaches and allergic reactions
Since essential oils have a wide range of effects (strong substances with powerful effects), they should be used carefully
Aromatherapy is a holistic form of therapy for the body and soul. It is difficult to evaluate the therapy scientifically. Sensory and emotional impressions triggered by the oils cannot be objectified.
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Sources, Notes & Studies - Grapefruit
- Mohammed, M.J. (2019). Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of Citrus paradisi peel essential oil. International Journal of Pharmacognosy & Chinese Medicine, 3(2), 000107.
- Takagi, Chiaki et al. “Evaluating the effect of aromatherapy on a stress marker in healthy subjects.” Journal of pharmaceutical health care and sciences vol. 5 Aug 18, 2019, doi:10.1186/s40780-019-0148-0
- Kerr, Debra et al. “Effects of diffused essential oils for reducing stress and improving mood for clinical nurses: An interventional time series study.” Nursing forum vol. 56.2 (2021): 305-312. doi:10.1111/nuf.12548
- Dosoky, Noura S, and William N Setzer. “Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oils.” International journal of molecular sciences vol. 19.7 1966. July 5, 2018, doi:10.3390/ijms19071966
- Kawai, Eriko et al. “Increase in diastolic blood pressure induced by fragrance inhalation of grapefruit essential oil is positively correlated with muscle sympathetic nerve activity.” The journal of physiological sciences : JPS vol. 70.1 2. 30 Jan. 2020, doi:10.1186/s12576-020-00733-6
- Niijima, Akira, and Katsuya Nagai. “Effect of olfactory stimulation with flavor of grapefruit oil and lemon oil on the activity of sympathetic branch in the white adipose tissue of the epididymis.” Experimental biology and medicine (Maywood, NJ) vol. 228.10 (2003): 1190-2. doi:10.1177/153537020322801014
