• BOTANICAL NAME Citrus paradisii
• PART OF PLANT Peel
• ORIGIN Mexico
• CULTURE Conventional
• CHEMOTYPE LIMONENE
• OTHER NAME-
• EXTRACTION METHOD Cold expression of the zest
• ODOUR Fresh, fruity and zesty
• COLOUR Yellow-orange to brown
• NPN 80058299

• Topical (Adults) Mix 1 to 4 drops in 1 teaspoon (5ml) of vegetable oil; apply to the affected area 3 times a day.
• Inhalation (Nervous syst.) Add 4 to 12 drops to a bowl of steaming hot water or a diffuser. Inhale slowly and deeply for 5-10 minutes.

FOR EXTERNAL AND OCCASIONAL USE ONLY. DO NOT TAKE ORALLY. DO NOT USE ESSENTIAL OILS UNDILUTED. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. If accidental ingestion occurs, seek urgent medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes; if this happens, rinse thoroughly with vegetable oil. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you have epilepsy or asthma, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. May cause allergic reaction (e.g. skin rashes, irritation, dermatitis, irritation of the respiratory tract); in which case, discontinue use and consult a health care practitioner. If nausea, dizziness, headache or allergic reactions occur, discontinue use. Do not use on inflamed skin or if suffering from dermatitis. Avoid exposing treated area to sunlight for 24h to 48h after application. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen or persist.

The grapefruit tree is a large tree that originated in Asia. Its name alludes to clusters of the fruit on the tree, which often appear similar to grapes. While its fruit are commonly called grapefruit, they are known botanically as pomelo. Grapefruit is the largest citrus fruit with a bittersweet taste. The essential oil of grapefruit is extracted by cold pressing its rind.