LEMON THERAPEUTIC GRADE ESSENTIAL OIL   Research by Jean Valnet, M.D., showed that vaporized Lemon Oil can kill meningococcus bacteria in 15 minutes, typhoid bacilli in one hour, Staphylococcus Aureus in two hours, and Pneumococcus bacteria within three hours. Even a 0.2% solution of Lemon Oil can kill diphtheria bacteria in 20 minutes and inactivate tuberculosis bacteria. Lemon Oil has been widely used in skin care to cleanse skin and reduce wrinkles and combat acne. Lemon Oil has shown to have antidepressant effects in research done by Komori, et al., 1995.   Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils have a complex chemical structure, designed and produced by nature, which makes the use uniquely economical! For example, when Lemon Oil is applied, it promotes clarity of thought and purpose with a fragrance is invigorating, enhancing, and warming. University researchers in Japan found that diffusing certain aromas in an office environment dramatically improved mental accuracy and concentration. Diffused Lemon Oil resulted in 54% fewer errors, jasmine 33% few errors, and lavender 20 percent fewer errors. When aromas were diffused during test taking, scores increased by as much as 50 percent. A 1995 Mic University study found that citrus fragrances boosted immunity, induced relaxation, and reduced depression.   Use 6 drops of Lemon Oil and 6 drops of Purification oil in a squirt bottle mixed with distilled water to use in the bathroom as an air freshener Use 1-2 drops of Lemon Oil to remove gum, oil, grease spots, or crayon Use 1 drop of Lemon Oil to add flavor to baked goods or beverages For homemade lemonade, in a blender mix 2 drops of Lemon Oil, 2 tablespoons of honey and two cups of pure water. Adjust the amount of each ingredient to suit your own taste Rub a drop of Lemon oil on a corn, callous or bunion morning and evening To clean and increase the shelf life of fresh fruit, fill a bowl with cool water and 2-3 drops of Lemon Oil, Drop your cleaned fruit into the water and stir Be sure all surfaces of the fruit contact the Lemon water Add 2-3 drops of Lemon Oil to water and spray the counter tops to sterilize Soak your dishcloth overnight in a bowl of water and a drop of Lemon Oil to disinfect and kill germs Add a drop of Lemon Oil to your dishwater before the wash cycle Rub a drop of Lemon Oil on your hands after using a public bathroom Use a paper towel soaked with several drops of Lemon Oil to sanitize bathroom fixtures Place a drop of Lemon Oil on cold sores, herpes, or other mouth ulcers to lessen pain and aid in healing. More Articles on Essential Oils Enroll in Young Living Now!