Living Magazine Spring 2015 Living Magazine | Page 10

Essential Oil Spotlight
Plant Part: LEMON RINDS

Lemon

The invigorating scent of Lemon essential oil from a true
Sicilian lemon revitalizes your mind and lifts your mood.
Lemon essential oil contains numerous health benefits
and can be used for a variety of purposes on a daily
basis, which is why it is one of dōTERRA’s most popular
essential oils.
The high limonene content found in this essential oil
makes it a powerful antioxidant and a cleansing agent. In
the ancient world, Egyptians used lemon oil to cleanse
their bodies of toxins. It also aids in digestion, supports
healthy respiratory function, and provides immune
system support, especially during seasonal changes.*

Distillation Method: COLD PRESSED
Unlike most other essential oils, citrus essential oils
go through the expression distillation process, often
referred to as “cold press.” This method uses high
mechanical pressure instead of heat to squeeze out
the oil from the rind of the plant.

Sourcing Origin: SICILY, ITALY

HOW TO USE
Aromatic

•A
 dd 2–4 drops to the diffuser of your
choice to help boost your mood and
improve the scent of the room.
•R
 ub 1–2 drops into your palms and
inhale to invigorate your mind and
body.
•P
 our a couple drops into air vents to
fill your house or car with a citrusy
aroma.

Internal

•A
 dd 1–2 drops to baked goods,
beverages, or your favorite entrée to
create a zesty flavor.
•M
 ix a couple drops with raw honey for
immune-boosting benefits.*
•A
 dd a couple drops to warm water
with honey to help soothe irritated
throat and boost your immune system.*
•P
 lace a drop on your toothbrush or
tongue for fresher breath and a
cleaner mouth.

Topical

•R
 ub a drop on your hands after being
in a public place such as a public
bathroom or before pushing shopping
carts.
• Apply to cleanse specific area on the skin.
•M
 assage 2–4 drops onto your skin to
improve circulation.

Other

•R
 ub 1–2 drops to remove gum, oil, grease,
sap, or crayon.
•C
 ombine with water in a spray bottle to
clean surfaces.
•U
 se to clean silverware and baking
dishes.

Interesting Fact
One lemon tree can produce between
500 and 600 pounds of lemons in a
year. It takes about 45 lemons to fill
up a 15mL bottle.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Federal Drug Administration.

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Impacting Communities
in the U.S.
Many know of the work that
the dōTERRA® Healing Hands
Foundation™ has done internationally,
but have you ever wondered what
types of programs we are involved
with in the United States? Cash
and product donations from the
Healing Hands Foundation provide
opportunities to assist people and
organizations that are focused
on making a difference in their
communities.

Product Donations and Financial Contribution
The Clear Horizons Academy is
committed to making a difference
in the lives of children living with
autism. Through generous donations
from the Healing Hands Foundation,
Clear Horizons is able to provide
these children help for their individual
learning and developmental needs,
as well as to assist in training and
resources for families and those
working with them.

Hope Alive Inc. is a non-profit
organization that provides counseling
and support groups for those suffering
from loss and abuse and provides
transitional housing for women. In
conjunction with a Wellness Advocate
who donated dōTERRA product
and provided training on the use
of essential oils, the Healing Hands
Foundation donated diffusers and
essential oils for use by residents
transitioning through the Hope
Alive housing.

Now I Can Foundation works to
help children with disabilities become
more independent and reach their
full potential through assistance and
physical therapy. The Healing Hands
Foundation has donated dōTERRA
essential oils and products that are
used in the center daily as well as
financial assistance. The intense
therapy treatments experienced by
the children help them reach the
goal of saying, “Now, I can do this!”

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healinghands and click the donate button for an easy way to contribute.