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Benefits of Grapefruit Essential Oil

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If you’re searching for all the amazing benefits of grapefruit essential oil, you’ve come to the right place! You’ll learn all about how the essential oil of grapefruit can help you in your daily life. Then, you can check out our guide to essential oils to learn more about all of the oils out there!

It’s common knowledge that grapefruits are extremely healthy for you – so should it be a surprise that grapefruit oil has many benefits for your health? If you are not a huge fan of the citrusy grapefruit, but you still want all the benefits that come with it, you should consider using grapefruit essential oils in your daily routine!

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6 benefits of grapefruit oil

This oil has proven to do many things, from potentially lowering your risk for skin cancer to cleaning out your body of all the unneeded toxins that get trapped in your digestive system this oil really is remarkable. It is one that you should really keep around your home at all times, diffusing regularly to keep an uplifting atmosphere and to apply topically to gain even more benefits!

Grapefruit Essential Oil Benefits

  • Appetite Suppressant

Anyone who has ever tried to lose weight can tell you that the hardest part is when you still feel hungry, regardless of having just finished a meal. This can be frustrating for many people, discouraging and it can easily be the downfall of any diet. What if there were a natural way for you to suppress your hunger, without all these commercial and prescription products? Well, there is!

Grapefruit essential oil can be used either topically or with a drop or two added to water in order to suppress your appetite and aid in your weight loss. Actually, mixing it in water may be the better option considering water helps to fill you up too! If you drink a big glass of water with a drop or two of this essential oil prior to your meal, you will be surprised at how quickly you feel filled up!

  • Antidepressant

There are many oils out there that can help with depression, but there are a few reasons that grapefruit oil is especially great for treating depression. First of all, it naturally has an ability to uplift people’s mood thanks to the amazing scent and the fact that it naturally affects hormones that induce positive attitudes.

You can use topically (a few drops of grapefruit oil on the back of your neck or on your chest) to gain the antidepressant benefits, however, it may be more useful when diffused. When diffused the oil will be dispersed throughout the room, filling it with a great aroma and a relaxing and positive atmosphere.

  • Fatigue

While many oils have a reputation for being an excellent sedative (lavender is great for this) you will find that when you use grapefruit oil you get the opposite effect. This particular oil is a stimulant which will naturally boost your energy and your mood – a great alternative to your afternoon coffee if you’re trying to kick the caffeine habit.

For the best results with this, it is recommended you use a diffuser as this will allow you to enjoy the benefits for longer periods of time as the diffuser runs. However, if you are going to be on the go then you can always use direct application and you will still enjoy the sudden feeling of being awake!

6 amazing benefits of grapefruit oils
  • Increased Metabolism

Another benefit to those trying to lose weight, grapefruit oil can increase your metabolism naturally! This is again, due to its properties as a stimulant. If you struggle to lose weight and it seems like no matter how little you eat or how much you exercise you just can’t seem to lose weight you may have a slow metabolism. If that is the case, then grapefruit oil can be doubly beneficial for you, suppressing your appetite while also boosting your metabolism!

Simply use a couple of drops in your glass of water, diffuse or apply directly, however, to increase metabolism then you will probably see the best results when ingesting the oil. You should be careful not to over-do it, only use 1-2 drops per glass of water (this should be enough to generously flavor your water) and only a couple of times per day. (You always want to use your oil safely.)

  • Boosts the Immune System

Some of us are unlucky enough to get sick throughout the year, not only during the cold and flu season. For those who find themselves always falling ill, you may want to consider adding your Vitamin C to your diet. This is easily accomplished with grapefruit oil (as well as orange essential oil and other citrus oils). After all, any citrus is rich in Vitamin C, but grapefruit oil smells and tastes great – so what’s left to lose?

If you have wanted to use this to boost your immune system you may find the best results with a combination of methods including diffusing, ingestion and direct application. Diffusing will help to relieve sinus pressure and congestion as you breathe it in, direct application to the chest can help you to breathe easier and ingesting the oil will boost your overall, long-term health.

  • Disinfectant

Another great reason to keep grapefruit essential oil in your home would be because it works as a great disinfectant. You can use it on cuts, bruises and burns simply by massaging it into the wounded area (alone or with a carrier oil). It will keep you from becoming septic, kill viruses or infections that may be able to enter your body through the wound. It works quickly, effectively and it is all natural, putting it above any triple antibiotic cream from the drug store.

There are dozens more uses and benefits for using grapefruit essential oil on a daily basis. When you are looking for the next oil to add to your collection you should consider grapefruit essential oil. You won’t regret it when you stay healthy all winter long and start losing the weight you’ve been trying to lose! Even if you only want this oil for the wonderful aroma and the positive vibes it creates that is a good enough reason! No essential oils home is complete without this exceptional oil!

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