Grapefruit
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Non-Young Living oils could be altered & adulterated, full of pesticides.
Delivers diversity & power of citrus family.
More than 90% of limolin (antioxidant & anti-aging, metabolism of fats
For more info on citrus oils, please read Citrus Oils' cell protection; increased production of liver enzymes
Citro compound helps metabolize fat, increase energy in many critical tissues, diuretic - helps eliminate fluids, waste & toxins).
Topical use - dramatic age-slowing & skin tightening effect
whitens teeth
removes stains, warts, gum,
body cleanser, oily skin, acne
photo sensitivity - none for grapefruit, unlike lemon & orange; add to blends to de-sensitize
smell - blend with others to enhance the smell
a very faint smell improves mood, reduces mental alertness, fatigue, anxiety, suppresses appetite
invigorating and energizing, and at the same time reduces tension
grapefruit + mint + cinnamon + coconut to slow evaporation
affordable price
balances sugar
Grapefruit the Great Fruit
by David Stewart, Ph.D., R.A., D.N.M.
The Latin name for grapefruit is Citrus paradisi , which means,
Fruit of Paradise. There were no Grapefruit trees in the Garden of
Eden, but considering the many virtues of the fruit, maybe they
should have been there.
Grapefruit (also known as pomelo) is a hybrid, a fruit-bearing tree
created by the union of Citrus sinensis and Citrus maxima (also
called Citrus grandis). The first of these (C. sinensis) is the common
sweet orange. The second (C. maxima or grandis) is a large some-
what sour fruit called the pummelo that is closely related to
the lemon.
The odd name for this rather large ungrapelike fruit seems to
originate from the fact that grapefruits grow in clusters of 12-24,
like huge bunches of grapes. At least, that is the theory held by
most botanists. Other authorities say that to them the taste of
grapefruit is very much like the taste of grapes and, thus, could be
another possible source for the name. Personally I don't find the
taste of a grapefruit to be anything like that of a grape. So I favor
the bunch theory for the name.
Where Did Grapefruits Come From?
Historians and botanists are not certain of the origin of this
cross between species and do not know exactly why, how, and by
whom such a marriage was ever made. It did not exist in ancient
times. The best guess is that it originated in Jamaica some time
after Columbus landed in the West Indies in 1492, although some
argue that it originated in the islands of southeastern Asia where
pummelo trees are indigenous and common. One thing is certain:
the versatility and benefits of grapefruit truly are amazing.
Grapefruit has long been considered a helpful food for weight loss.
It is a refreshing, satisfying snack one can enjoy with no concern
over calories. Grapefruit oil can also be used as an appetite
suppressant, when mixed with drinking water, put on the tongue,
or simply inhaled. Grapefruit oil also dissolves fat and has been
used to address cellulite.
It is also said to help with acne, digestion, fluid retention, and
disorders of the liver, kidneys, vascular, and lymphatic systems.
It has also been used to assist in drug withdrawal.
Its fragrance is mood elevating and has been used as an anti-
depressant. It has also been applied for migraine headaches,
pre-menstrual tension, fatigue, and jet lag.
Five Drops in an Olympic Pool
One of the amazing facts about the fragrance of grapefruit oil
is that the distinctly characteristic aroma that identifies and
sets grapefruit oil apart from all other citrus oils is from a
trace compound. All citrus oils are composed mostly of the
same compound, a monoterpene called d-limonene. It is
d-limonene that gives they all the common smell of citrus. Yet
it is not difficult to distinguish fragrances between orange,
lemon, lime, tangerine, mandarin, and grapefruit oils. The
differences are in their minor and trace compounds.
Grapefruit oil is over 90% d-limonene, but it contains something
not found in any other citrus oil. It is a sulfur compound, whose
strange name is 1-p-menthen-8-thiol, that dominates the smell
of grapefruit. Without it, grapefruit would not smell like
grapefruit. Yet, this compound comprises only one part per
billlion of the whole oil. That is equivalent to less than five drops
in an olympic swimming pool. It would take highly sophisticated
laboratory analysis equipment to detect such a tiny amount of
a compound in an oil, yet your nose is sensitive enough to
instantly detect this trace ingredient and your body makes use
of it in receiving the therapeutic benefits unique to grapefruit.
Importance of Retaining Trace Compounds in an Oil
This is yet another example of why only therapeutic grade oils,
which retain all of the trace compounds, should be used for
healing purposes. Food and perfume grade oil companies care only
about compounds in an oil that provide taste and odor. Therefore,
such producers do not exert the extra effort to preserve minor or
trace components unless they contribute to taste or smell. The
healing properties of an oil almost always involve the minor and
trace compounds, which do not always contribute to taste or
fragrance, but are essential for therapeutic action.
The fact that a trace compound like 1-p-menthen-8-thiol can be
detected in a grapefruit by the human nose, when present in such
a minute concentration as 1 ppb, is proof that our bodies do
sense, interact, and utilize the trace compounds in an oil that
must be there for the healing properties of an oil to remain
complete and intact.
The Smell of Feminine Youthfulness
Recent data have discovered yet another attribute of the
multifaceted fragrance and properties of grapefruit.
A study of smells shows that the scent of grapefruit on
women make them seem younger to men, causing them to
underestimate the age of women by an average of six years.
However, the fragrance of grapefruit on men does nothing
for them.
The study by the Smell and Taste Institute in Chicago
explored the question of what makes a woman smell young.
The smell of pink bubble gum made women smell young, but
too young. The odor of bubble gum caused men to think
of women in their childhoods as little girls, not as younger,
yet mature in their womanhood.
Institute director, Alan Hirsch, said he smeared several
middle-aged woman with broccoli, banana, spearmint leaves,
and lavender but none of those scents made a difference to
the men, including the floral fragrance of the lavender, which
is often used in femenine perfumes.
However, the scent of grapefruit altered men's perceptions.
Hirsch said that when male volunteers were asked to write
down the ages of women with a grapefruit odor, the age
they perceived was considerably less than reality.
So there you have it, ladies. The fountain of youth may be
in the aroma of grapefruit juice, at least for women. Men
have been smearing colognes, after shave lotions, aromatic
oils, and other manly potions on their bodies for thousands of
years, in attempts to make themselves more attractive to
the opposite sex. As yet, science has found no fragrance
to make men seem younger than they really are.
Maybe scientists should test the oil blends of Hope®, Valor®,
and Chivalry® on men to see how women respond. I don't
believe these were included in Hirsch's study.
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