Citron, also known as Citrus medica, is a fragrant but inedible citrus fruit. The citron fruit is usually oblong and covered with a leathery adherent rind. The color of the citron varies from green to orange-yellow. It differs from the rest of the citrus species, such as oranges or lemons, by having a dry pulp that contains just small levels of juice. For many centuries, citron is used for medical purposes (against pulmonary and gastric-intestinal disorders), and for production of the essential oil, which not only smells nice but also possesses antibiotic properties.
This sunny citrus is cold-pressed from the peel of the Sicilian citron fruit – a large, ancient citrus with a thick, fragrant peel. Oils from Citrus fruits are all obtained from the peel through expression. Some time back, the oils were extracted by manually pressing the nuts into sponges that absorb and captured the oil. Presently, this process is more mechanized. However, once extracted, the oil is subject to no more processing than filtering. Because of this, Citron Oils are some of the most unprocessed essential oils.
This completely unique citrus essence is an original heirloom variety. Also known as esrog and etrog, this rind rich peel has been used since ancient times to uplift the spirit, ease ailments and punctuate perfumes with its jovial, tenacious top-notes. We love to diffuse the oil to bolster gleeful spaces and inhale it to inspire cheerful faces.
Citron oil is sweet, refreshing and well received by many people. They have a general uplifting character that livens the mood and lifts spirits. They are used in aromatherapy and insect repellents.
Traditional uses and benefits of Citron Essential oil
The fragrant citron essential oil has been use for centuries to treat a variety of common bacterial ailments because citron is fiercely antibacterial.
The essential oil of the peel is regarded as an antibiotic.
Other Facts
It is used as a fragrance component in soaps, cosmetics, toilet water, perfumes and by the food industry.
Precautions
For external use only.
Keep away from children & pets.
Avoid eyes & mucous membranes.
If pregnant, consult doctor.
Highly concentrated – always dilute with a carrier oil when using on skin.
Citron Essential oil Facts
Citron essential oil is extracted from the thick, fragrant peel of the Sicilian citron fruit. Once extracted, the oil is subject to no more processing than filtering. Because of this, Citron Oils are some of the most unprocessed essential oils. The oil obtained is very sweet, refreshing and well received by many people. They have a general uplifting character that livens the mood and lifts spirits. They are used in aromatherapy and insect repellents.
Name
Citron essential oil
Scientific Name
Citrus medica
Native
Sicily
Plant Growth Habit
slow-growing shrub
Plant Size
About 8 to 15 ft (2 to 5 m).
Leaf
Green and lemon-scented with slightly serrate edges, ovate-lanceolate or ovate elliptic 2.5 to 7.0 inches long. Petioles are usually wingless or with minor wings
Flavor/Aroma
Delicate, fresh, sweet lemon-lime like bouquet with a fine floral undertone
Method of Extraction
Cold-pressed
Plant Part used
Peel of citron fruit
Commonly Blended with
Bay leaf
Basil
Blood orange
Bois de rose
Cardamom
Cassie
Clary sage
Clove
Coriander
Cubeb
Cumin
Elemi
Frankincense
Galbanum
Geranium
Gingergrass
Grapefruit
Hay
Jasmine
Labdanum
Lavender
Lemon
Lime
Myrtle
Neroli
Patchouli
Petitgrain
Rose
Sandalwood
Tonka bean
Vanilla
Traditional Medicinal uses
The fragrant citron essential oil has been use for centuries to treat a variety of common bacterial ailments because citron is fiercely antibacterial.
The essential oil of the peel is regarded as an antibiotic.
Precautions
For external use only.
Keep away from children & pets.
Phototoxic.
Avoid eyes & mucous membranes.
If pregnant, consult doctor.
Highly concentrated – always dilute with a carrier oil when using on skin.
Other Facts
It is used as a fragrance component in soaps, cosmetics, toilet water, perfumes and by the food industry.
