Description
Grapefruit essential oil
Botanical name: citrus paradisii
Plant part: rind
Extraction method: Expression: squeezing the oil from the peel of the fruit
Country of origin: Paraguay
Aroma:
Fresh, sweet and citrusy with a bright, uplifting quality. Clean and invigorating with a characteristic bittersweet edge.
The Plant:
Grapefruit is a subtropical citrus tree believed to be a natural hybrid of the sweet orange and pomelo, first documented in Barbados in the 18th century. The essential oil is cold expressed from the rind of the fruit and is one of the most uplifting and cleansing of all the citrus oils. In Oriental medicine, grapefruit oil is classified as cool and dry, making it particularly indicated for conditions of heat, damp and phlegm.
Commonly selected by animals with:
Lymph drainage problems
Rheumatic swelling
Sluggish or poor appetite
Digestive problems
Consider offering alongside:
Other citrus essential oils and Cardamom essential oil for additional digestive and lymphatic support.
Cautions:
Due to its photoreactive properties, avoid applying topically to animals exposed to direct sunlight.
