Friday, March 3, 2017

DIY LEMON OIL AT HOME

DIY LEMON OIL AT HOME

The health benefits of lemon oil can be attributed to its stimulating, calming, carminative, anti-infection, astringent, detoxifying, antiseptic, disinfectant, sleep inducing, and antifungal properties. The benefits of lemon oil include its ability to treat stress disorders, fever, infections, asthma, obesity, insomnia, skin disorders, hair conditions, stomach problems and tiredness.

Lemons are one of the most popular citrus fruits in the world, and are widely used for culinary purposes, since they are a good source of vitamins and aid in digestion. It also adds a pleasant taste and aroma to food. Furthermore, lemon juice is one of the most popular drinks in the world as it is very healthy, delicious, and inexpensive.

Because this method does not use heat the enzymes and micronutrients are better preserved.

1. Wash and dry lemons.
2. Using a vegetable peeler, or your kitchen knife cut out the the yellow skin in long ribbons. (Or if you have a zester, use that)  Make sure not to peel off the bitter white pith, just the outside will do.
3. Pack peels tightly in a jar, then pour in just enough coconut oil to cover.
4. Place in a sunny window for 1-2 weeks, shaking every day.
5. Strain peels and pour oil into a jar. Store in a dark cabinet or the fridge.

YOU CAN ALSO USE OLIVE OIL BUT IF YOU ARE USING OLIVE OIL YOU WILL USE THE SAME PROCESS BUT YOU WILL HAVE TO STORE IT IN A DARK PLACE LIKE IN A DARK CUPBOARD FOR 2 MONTHS.



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