Lemon Oil - a multidimensional product

My dear grandsons, Gordie and Julian, visited a great deal this week. We spent time cooking, drawing pictures, painting, playing "soccer" (with a half deflated red rubber ball), hanging out by the woodstove, bringing up firewood from the barn, and of course, enjoying Thanksgiving with the whole crowd.

Julian has become my best oil promoter - he knows all the names, what oils are in the blends, and what they're all good for! Gordie loves to have the oils applied at bedtime - a nice foot rub or a back rub is his favorite.

One morning last week, Gordie rose early with me. He's usually up by six (which only gives me an hour to write! LOL), and there he was, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, wanting to cook eggs together and draw pictures. The analogy works well for him, since he has beautiful copper hair, just like a red fox. While I made a quick trip to the laundry room to throw some clothes in the dryer, he found my permanent Sharpie marker and by the time I was back, he'd drawn on his rosy little cheeks and on our flannel backed vinyl kitchen tablecloth.

Horrified that I'd have to scrub and scrub, I turned to my oils, and remembered a note a few weeks ago about using Lemon Oil to remove superglue. I'd actually tried it, successfully, after reading the note when I had to repair a one-of-a-kind slate tile that Julian accidentally broke. (the lemon oil worked!)

I applied a few drops of lemon oil to my grandson's soft little cheek, and voila! The black marks disappeared. Same thing on the tablecloth, just a few drops rubbed the lines out as if they'd never been there.

We've been using lemon drops in our tumblers of ice water, partially for the benefit of the powerful antioxideants, but also because it tastes so good.
Here are more uses for Lemon. And if you didn't already know, over 150 hospitals in England are using the oils for antiseptic and treatment purposes. They use lemon oil to clean and disinfect their cabinets, devices, and patient's rooms. I'll bet it smells GREAT in those places, unlike the usual disinfectant-smelling hospitals we're used to in the States.

LEMON - (Citrus limon) has antiseptic-like properties and contains compounds that have been studied for their effects on immune function. Most people, and especially children, react with delight to the citrus fragrance. CAUTION: Citrus oils should NOT be applied to skin that will be exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light within 72 hours.

Use a few drops of Lemon oil directly on sore muscles to help them relax.

Use a few drops of Lemon oil to disinfect and shine chrome on fixtures and appliances in your kitchen or bathroom.

Use 1-2 drops of Lemon oil to remove gum, oil, grease spots or crayon from jars, glass, plastic containers, counter tops, etc. (newly added: superglue and Sharpie marks!)

Use 1 drop of Lemon oil to add flavor to baked goods such as cookies and cakes.

Make refreshing lemon water to accompany your meals by adding a drop or two of lemon oil to a pitcher of cold water (or make it into lemonade, with sweetener).

Rub a drop of Lemon oil on a corn, callous or bunion mornings and evenings for relief.

Add 2-3 drops of Lemon oil to water in a spray bottle, and spray as an antiseptic cleaner on counter tops, appliances, utensils, toys, etc.

Soak your dishcloth overnight in a bowl of water and 3 drops of Lemon oil to disinfect and kill germs.

Add a drop of Lemon oil to your dishwasher before the wash cycle for added cleaning and sparkle.

Rub a drop of Lemon oil on your hands after using a public bathroom.

Add a drop of lemon oil to gift packages to send a cheery message.

Rub two drops of Lemon oil topically to help clear athlete's foot.

Diffuse lemon oil in the air at home, office, or schoolroom for an uplifting, energizing feeling.
 
 
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That's it! Take care and enjoy the coming week.
 
 
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