
(1) Detox – Putting a couple drops of lemon essential oil in your water helps to keep the bile in your liver flowing, thus self-cleansing of this most important organ. Warm lemon water also promotes peristalsis (contraction and movement) in your bowels, so you feel less backed up.
(2) RelieveUpset Stomach – When you have an upset stomach, sip warm water with a couple drops of lemon oil. Lemon alkalizes the body, and changes “sour stomach” back to normal.
(3) Mood Enhancer – Many of us have a slump in the afternoon, where we have had lunch and just want to take a power nap. When I feel like that, I put a few drops of lemon essential oil in my diffuser and enjoy the mood lifting feeling.
(4) Cleanser – Lemon oil is antibacterial, and is commonly used in household cleaners. I made my own* and keep a bottle in the kitchen. …