A cultivated citrus tree, grapefruit bears large yellow fruits and glossy leaves. Pink grapefruit has a pink tinge to the skin and pink flesh. It is also less common than the white grapefruit.

Antidepressant, antiseptic, depurative, diuretic, disinfectant, stimulant, tonic.

Antiviral, antibacterial, expectorant, neurotonic.

?-Pinene (0.2-1.6%), sabinene (0.7%), myrcene (1.4-2.1%), limonene (86-95%), geraniol (0.1-0.2%), linalool (0.3-0.4%), citronella (0.14%), decyl acetate (0.15%), neryl acetate (0.2%), terpinen-4-ol (0.08%).

Uses:

Grapefruit’s uplifting effect makes the oil ideal in states of stress and depression. It acts as a lymphatic stimulant good for treating water retention and detoxifying the body. Grapefruit oil can be used to treat acne, cellulite and congested, oily skin.

Blends well with:

Basil, bergamot, cedarwood, carrot seed, citronella, fennel, frankincense, juniper, geranium, ginger, lavender, lime, orange, palmarosa, rosewood, rosemary, tangering, ylang-ylang

Interesting Facts:

It is believed that the first grapefruit tree was cultivated in the West Indies some time in the eighteenth century. It was then known as the â??Shaddock fruitâ? after the captain who first introduced it to that part of the world. It yields a very healthy fruit rich in Vitamin C which has many benefits to the human body including detoxification.

Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing, non-phototoxic.