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Grapefruit
PARTS USED
Fresh peel
NATIVE REGIONS
West Indies & Asia
PREPARATIONS
Essential oil
Untitled - August 25, 2026 at 11_edited.

Citrus paradisi

COMMON NAMES
Grapefruit

Rutaceae

FAMILY

  • Monoterpene

    • d-limonene (84%-94%)

    • Myrcene


analgesic

anti-adipogenesis

antibacterial

anticarcinogenic

antidepressant

antiseptic

antidiabetic

antifungal

antihyperalgesic

anti-inflammatory




  • Skin issues (acne, oily skin)

  • Support for eating disorders

  • Emotional support (jet lag, fatigue, stress)

  • Muscle stiffness (soreness)

  • Cold & flu symptoms


  • Photosensitive essential oil - dilution ratios should be kept below .1%

  • Skin patch test recommended

  • Avoid with hypertension


For educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

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