- Other Names
- Italian Lemon, Citrus limon spatafora, Lemon spadifora, Cedrat Oil
- Farming Method
- Farmed
- Plant Part
- Peel
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Application Method
- Diffusion, Inhalation, Massage, and Topical
- Scientific Name
- Citrus medica
- Extraction Method
- Cold Pressed
About the Plant:
Lemon Spatafora is cold-pressed from the peel of the lemon. Its aroma is well-known for being citrusy, crisp, clean, and bright. The scent will make you long for a cool glass of lemonade. Lemon Spatafora is made from a hybrid of a juicy lemon and a dry citron.
The Citron plant is a straggly, evergreen shrub or small tree growing up to 4 meters tall. Considered to be one of the more delicate plants within the cultivated Citrus species. Citron is a tenacious citrus heart note with spritzes and candied lemon notes. This essential oil is reserved for the finest perfumes, colognes, natural fragrances, and scent creations.
Where It Grows:
Lemon is native to Argentina, Italy, and Spain while Citron is native to India and tropical regions. Lemon Spatafora came as an Italian specialty from Lemons and Citrons. This hybrid fruit called “Cedrat” can be found in Sicily and Italy. Amrita Aromatherapy prides itself on having Lemon Spatafora from Italy.
Traditional Uses and Lore:
Like all citron-lemons, the Spatafora displays characteristics of both lemons and citrons. Spatafora has the growth habit of the citron plant and the flavor of the fruit resembles a lemon. The fruit is used whole (rind included) in the typical citrus salads, or sliced and eaten fresh. On the occasion of the Feast of Saint Agatha in Sicily, slices are sold in the streets. No, Spataforas are not lemons on steroids, although they are from the citrus family. In fact, these giants are almost all rind and pith, or "albedo".
Lemon Spatafora is possibly the first citrus cultivated in Europe and may have come overland from Persia on the caravan routes. Greek scholar and "father of botany" Theophrastus learned of the citron from the scholars who accompanied Alexander the Great.
Jewish mythology identified the citron or ‘etrog’ with the forbidden fruit of Eden.* It also plays a role in the Jewish Feast of the Tabernacles.
Other Facts:
- Scent: Fresh, Bright, Crisp, Clean, and Citrusy
- Fragrance Note: Top Note
- Composition: D-Limonene, Gamma Terpinene, Geranial, and Neral
- Family: Rutaceae Family
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- Energizing Aroma
- Spiritual Cleanser
- Purify Your Mind and Aura
Lemon Spatafora Essential Oil is the perfect addition to any collection. “Spatafora” is a special variety of lemon fruit from Sicily with a taste sourer than lemon. The essential oil is green to yellow in color, but the zesty and fresh aroma brings the lemony power known for purifying and cleansing any environment.* However, it is tangier due to the Citron within Lemon Spatafora.
Topical Application (for use on the skin):
- Overall Topical Application: Dilute up to 2-3% in any carrier oil (10-15 drops per tablespoon of carrier oil) for the following and apply to affected areas:
- Immune System:
- Strengthens Weak Immunity
- Helps Detoxify Lymph Notes
- Nervous System:
- Reduces Mental Fatigue
- Elevates Low Spirits
- Digestive System:
- Eases Stomach Aches
- Supports Healthy Digestion
- Circulatory System:
- Decreases Plaque in Arteries
- Eases Symptoms of High Cholesterol
- Helps Repair Broken Capillaries
- Immune System:
- Whole-Body Massage: Dilute up to 2% in any carrier oil (10 drops per tablespoon of carrier oil) for the following:
- Nervous System:
- Reduces Mental Fatigue
- Elevates Low Spirits
- Digestive System:
- Eases Stomach Aches
- Supports Healthy Digestion
- Nervous System:
Diffusion / Inhalation (add a few drops to a nebulizer or nasal inhaler):
- Nervous System:
- Reduces Mental Fatigue
- Elevates Low Spirits
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Blends Well With:
- Bergamot, Cinnamon Bark, Lime, Red Mandarin, and Vanilla
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Safety Precautions:
- Lemon Spatafora Essential Oil is phototoxic and can be sensitizing if not diluted properly.
- Avoid sunlight for up to 12 hours after applying topically.
- Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive araes.
- Do not use undiluted on skin.
- Discontinue use if skin irritation occurs. Do not use on open wounds.
- Keep out of reach of children. If pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor's care: consult a physician.
General Safety Precautions:
- Use essential oils only in diluted form on the skin and never internally.
- Always be careful when using essential oils with children.
- Give them only low doses, or better, consult a qualified aromatherapy expert before using.
- Use essential oils with care and only under the proper guidance of an expert while pregnant or if you have liver damage, epilepsy, cancer, or other serious health problems.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Awaken your senses with Lemon Spatafora. Refresh your environment with its purifying and cleansing properties.* The benefits and uses of this oil are similar to Lemon Oil, but the zesty aroma fortifies the effect of promoting positive thinking.* While most people think of lemonade and lemon-scented dish soap, Lemon Spatafora Essential Oil has a more rind aroma (than normal Lemon) due to the whole fruit being used and the combination of citron and lemon. This oil has been used for centuries as an amazing healing oil for the body, mind, and spirit.*
Following is a list of conditions that Lemon Spatafora Essential Oil addresses by category:
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Bottles are filled by volume. Some bottle sizes may not be filled to the top, but do contain the volume of oil specified.
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