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General Description
Grapefruit is a delicious fruit containing high levels of vitamin C and it is also a very popular Essential Oil in the world of Aromatherapy. Many varieties exist with common colours of the grapefruit being White, Pink and Red and two new varieties called Oroblancos and Melogolds now produce a light green coloured flesh, similar to that of a lime.
History
The Grapefruit has a fascinating history however it’s hard to say with certainty where the Grapefruit originated as some sources suggest Asia and other sources suggest the West Indies, what is certain is that it was first cultivated around the 18th century.
Grapefruit as we know it is actually a hybrid, achieved by cross pollinating the Chinese Grapefruit (which looks like a big orange) known as a ‘Pummelo’ with the Sweet Orange. By the 1930’s farmers in Florida had obtained the seeds of Grapefruit and would go on to become the one of the biggest producers of Grapefruit, a claim that still stands true today.
Extraction
Grapefruit Oil (White or Pink) is produced by expression which is the common extraction method for most fruits that contain oil within the peel. The fruit and peel are separated and then the peel is put into presses and the oil is squeezed out. With the oil come water and impurities that must be removed before the oil can be used, this is achieved by using apparatus that separates substances of different densities.
Aromatherapy Uses of Grapefruit Essential Oil
Grapefruit Oil White has a very sweet and somewhat tart aroma. The pink variety is not so sweet and slightly sharper. Both varieties of Grapefruit essential oil are superb at uplifting the human spirit and giving flagging energy levels that much needed boost. Grapefruit Essential Oil is also fantastic for helping restore balance and mental clarity and is genuinely a brilliant aid for people who may suffer with any form of depression and explains why it is a much used ingredient in most shower gels on the super markets shelves.
Try burning 5 drops on your oil burner or incorporate Grapefruit Essential Oil into your massage blends and see for yourself how grapefruit oil puts an extra spring in your step.
Safety Data
As with most fruit essential oils Grapefruit may cause photosensitivity when applied to your skin if you are exposed to strong sunlight.
