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What's a grapefruit? Is there a picture?
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Scientific name: Citrus paradisi

Family name: Rutaceae

Among citrus essential oils, grapefruit essential oil is produced less because its oil glands are hidden deep inside the rind, and the appearance of the yellowish fruits are densely knotted in the branches as tall as two people, with thick, oily leaves and small white flowers.

Native to Asia, but the Mediterranean coast of the more varieties, and now the U.S. Florida varieties are more refined, but also the bulk of the export; and in terms of essential oils, Israel, Florida, Brazil, California, planted varieties of essential oils extracted better.

Like other citrus plants, grapefruit is rich in vitamin C, and is often used to ease the symptoms of colds and flu; it also has a strong, distinctive essential oil flavor like lemon, as long as the inhalation, you will feel energized and refreshed.

Essential Oil Profile

Extraction: distilled rind

Characteristics: fresh, sweet citrus aroma

Volatility: fast-acting

Main ingredients: pyo nuerol, limonene, citral, pine terpene

Properties: yang

Primary source: Brazil, California, Florida

Notes: As soon as the bottle is opened, the expiration date will be shortened; in addition, after rubbing Grapefruit essential oil, should not be exposed to direct sunlight, in order to avoid causing photosensitization.

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