Spotlight on Grapefruit

Spotlight on Grapefruit

Grapefruit is a bright, happy citrus oil cold pressed from the rind of the fruit. Just the name brings up images of bright citrus and sunny days! This versatile (and inexpensive!) oil is a household staple for everything from cleaning to skincare to emotions.

JUST A DROP OF GRAPEFRUIT

Great for metabolism and cravings

Support for energy and endurance

Boosts skin health and glow

Helps encourage feelings of joy, satisfaction, and playfulness.

Uplifting to the spirits and mood to relieve stress

Supporting the body's digestive and cleansing functions, including the liver

Can help combat jet lag and fatigue

Has a cleansing effect on the kidneys, the lymphatic system, and the vascular system.

BACKGROUND

A natural cross of the pomelo and the sweet orange, grapefruit likely originated in Jamaica before spreading to America and throughout citrus-growing areas. Today this evergreen tree is cultivated in the United States, South Africa, Brazil, and Israel. Grapefruit essential oil has a zesty, uplifting aroma that refreshes the air when diffused. It also provides cleansing action, making it a popular addition to skin care and home cleaning products.

GRAPEFRUIT OIL & BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION

Many commonly used prescription blood pressure medications carry a warning about drinking grapefruit juice while taking the medication. So it is often questioned whether it is ok to use and ingest grapefruit oil. The short answer to that question is YES.

The issue with grapefruit juice and blood pressure medications is a compound called DHB which can affect the activity of liver enzymes, therefore affecting how your body metabolizes certain medications (blood pressure + cholesterol meds mostly). However, DHB is NOT found in grapefruit oil, only in juice. Young Living's Grapefruit Essential Oil is cold pressed from the rind of the fruit, giving it a completely different profile and constituents than grapefruit juice.

Note: This app is not designed to diagnose or treat and cannot provide specific individual recommendations. We encourage you to find functional medicine or naturopathic medical providers who are familiar with essential oils + other natural practices.

KEY CONSTITUENTS

Constituents are naturally occurring compounds in plants (and therefore essential oils) that give them sprecic health-supporting properties.

D-limonene: a natural detoxing constituent and appetite suppressant, supports healthy metabolism, helps with cleansing and drainage of the lymphatic glands.

Improper lymph drainage is a key component of cellulite production, which is one reason Grapefruit Oil is a good choice for supporting healthy weight. Cellulite is essentially a lymph drainage problem as toxins and fluid accumulate as fat pockets when the lymph system is not working properly.

Adding Grapefruit to your daily routine (along with other healthy habits!) is a great way to boost your metabolism, enhance fat loss, flush out toxins, and to manage your weight.

Add 1-2 drops of Grapefruit Vitality to your water and drink first thing in the morning.

Add 1-2 drops of Grapefruit Vitality to your water and drink a glass after a meal to help with bloating and improve digestion.

Make a capsule with Grapefruit, Peppermint, and Lemon Vitality together with olive oil to help with cravings and to jumpstart metabolism.

PRODUCT & EMOTIONS

Grapefruit, like other citrus oils, is a wonderful tool for emotional support! Citrus oils evoke the sense of warm, sunny, carefree days which are guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. One major reason for this is because citrus oils contain the constituent Limonene, a compound that is a potent free radical scavenger. Free radicals cause oxidative stress and damage to the body at a cellular level, therefore affecting every body system. Less oxidative stress from free radicals is a key for less negative emotions.

Limonene is wonderful for boosting the mood and may increase the amount of calming neurotransmitters in the brain. When we are feeling worried, stressed or indecisive we have a difficult time accessing the right side of our brains, and citrus oils are a great tool! Citrus oils are stimulating to the right side of the brain and can help us work through these emotional blocks. Bottom line? Whenever you're needing a little emotional pick me up, reach for the bright, happy aroma of Grapefruit!

PRODUCT OPTIONS

Grapefruit Essential Oil

Grapefruit Vitality Essential Oil

Grapefruit Bergamot Vitality Drops (+ Electrolytes)

DAILY HABITS WITH GRAPEFRUIT

Note: Grapefruit and Grapefruit Vitality are the same essential oil. Grapefruit Vitality is simply labeled differently for ingestion.

Add Grapefruit to your favorite roller blends for some happy citrus zest! To a 10mL roller bottle add the following essential oils + carrier of choice. (Note: do not apply citrus oils to skin that will be directly exposed to sunlight within 2 hours.)

Keep Calm & Carry On: 20 drops Stress Away, 15 drops each Grapefruit, Lavender

Liquid Sunshine: 20 drops Grapefruit, 15 drops each Tangerine, Lemon, 10 drops Bergamot

Flower Garden: 20 drops Grapefruit, 15 drops Ylang Ylang, 10 drops Bergamot

Golden Hour: 20 drops Grapefruit, 15 drops Northern Lights Black Spruce OR Idaho Blue Spruce, 10 drops Geranium or Joy

Add a few drops of Grapefruit Vitality to smoothies, NingXia Red, dressings and marinades and your water each day.

When cooking, add a couple drops of Grapefruit Vitality to a recipe that calls for grapefruit juice or zest

Make a lovely Citrus Rind Diffuser (recipe via Hello Glow):

Grapefruit Cedarwood:

1 grapefruit

15 drops Cedarwood

5 drops Grapefruit

3 drops Sage

1&1/2 cups coarse sea salt

Fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)

Lemon Rosemary:

1 lemon

1 cup coarse sea salt

15 drops Rosemary

10 drops Grapefruit

Fresh rosemary for garnish (optional)

Hollow out the fruit. In a small bowl mix sea salt and essential oils well. Fill fruit rinds with the salt and oil mixture. Replace every 3-4 days.

Winter skin needing a little love? Whip up this Grapefruit Salt Scrub:

½ cup pink Himalayan salt

1/2 Cup Dead Sea Salt

1/3 Cup Apricot Kernel Oil

Juice of 1 fresh lemon

10-15 drops of grapefruit essential oil

Store in an airtight container. Gently rub onto winter skin to exfoliate and rinse off.

Make this Grapefruit Lip Scrub for soft, happy lips:

10 drops Grapefruit

Optional: 5 drops Vanilla

¼ cup White Sugar

¼ cup Coconut Oil

Whip coconut oil with a mixer, then add in sugar and essential oils and mix again. Store in a glass jar. Apply nightly to lips in a circular motion. Wipe off with a dry towel.

Whip up this DIY Toning Oil to use after hitting the gym to work on your resolutions:

2 or 4oz pump or dropper bottle

10 drops each Rosemary, Grapefruit, Fennel, Juniper

5 drops Geranium, Cypress

Fill with V-6 Vegetable Complex

Massage onto problem areas as desired.

Spice up your Thieves Cleaner with a fresh, crisp recipe:

16oz glass spray bottle

1-2 tsp Thieves Household Cleaner

20 drops Grapefruit

15 drops each Tangerine, Lemon

15 drops Eucalyptus Radiata

Fill with filtered water

Bring a little light to your winter body butter by combining Winter Nights & Grapefruit in this DIY Whipped Body Butter recipe:

1/2 cup coconut oil

1/2 cup pure organic shea butter

1 Tbsp Vitamin E oil

20 drops Grapefruit

15 drops Winter Nights

Melt together coconut oil, shea butter and cocoa butter, then add in vitamin E oil and whisk.

Refrigerate until almost half solidified, then use a mixer to whip for 1 to 2 minutes until a fluffy consistency is achieved. Add in essential oils then place in a glass jar.

DIFFUSE

Diffusing is a wonderful health habit! Ditch the toxin-filled scented candles and wall plugs and fill up our diffuser instead. Diffe this happy citrus oil to bring a little bit of sunshine to your home any time of the year:

Herb Garden: 4 drops Grapefruit, 4 drops Lemon, 3 drops Basil

Spring Breeze: 4 drops Grapefruit, 3 drops Ylang ylang, 2 drops Bergamot, 3 drops Valor

Cozy Home: 4 drops each Grapefruit, Lavender, Vanilla

Keep Calm: 4 drops Grapefruit, 5 drops Stress Away, 3 drops Bergamot

Capri Blue: 4 drops Idaho Blue Spruce, 3 drops Orange, 3 drops Grapefruit, 2 drops Patchouli

Good Vibes: 5 drops Grapefruit, 4 drops Lavender, 3 drops Sage

Morning Routine: 5 drops Grapefruit, 3 drops Frankincense, 4 drops Idaho Grand Fir

COMPANION PRODUCTS

Lavender Essential Oil

Lemon Essential Oil

Peppermint Essential Oil

Thieves Essential Oil

NingXia Red

Thieves Household Cleaner

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ESSENTIAL OILS

When you have a cough or cold or feel one coming on, you just want to be comfortable – especially if you still have to work, travel, or take care of your children or loved ones! (click on the individual oil pictures to learn more about the oil)

Thieves Essential Oil Blend:

This blend is our go-to for all things immune system related! It's the blend infused into the chest rub and cough drops we just talked about – and for good reason! We love to apply and diffuse this blend, add Thieves Vitality to a mug of echinacea tea, or add it to epsom salts for an immune supporting detox bath!

Frankincense Essential Oil:

Frankincense is an immune and respiratory powerhouse! This historical oil has been used for centuries for health. Apply it with Thieves, Lemon, R.C. or Purification to the chest and back, add a few drops to the Thieves Chest Rub when you apply, add Frankincense to epsom salts for a detox bath, and diffuse this oil when you're feeling down. Get it in, on and around you as much as possible!

Lemon Essential Oil:

Lemon is a wonderful oil for soothing cough and creating comfort in times of congestion. Diffuse it, apply it with Frankincense and Thieves Chest Rub, add a few drops of Lemon Vitality to echinacea tea, and add Lemon to detox baths. Lemon is high in limonene, a constituent highly regarded for its immune system support.

R.C. Essential Oil Blend:

Standing for Respiratory Comfort, R.C. essential oil blend is a gentle eucalyptus blend that we love for soothing and comforting the respiratory system. Diffuse, apply, and add this oil to detox baths as much as possible. This is a great choice for little ones too!

Purification Essential Oil Blends:

This purifying blend is another favorite for immune and respiratory needs. Containing Tea Tree, Lemongrass, Myrtle and other purifying oils, it makes a great addition to your comfort routine during times of cough or cold. Diffuse, apply, and add to bath salts.

Raindrop Technique Collection: This curated set of essential oils is a powerful tool for promoting health, wellness and vitality – both proactively and for acute needs since the oils included can be incredible tools for healing! This collection features nine essential oils with immune and respiratory support properties. We love them for making rollers and adding to detox baths!

Thieves chest rub & cough

THIEVES CHEST RUB

A must-have for every medicine cabinet, Thieves Chest Rub is a 100% plant-based alternative for over-the-counter cough and congestion relief. This natural chest rub soothes sniffles, coughs, and congestion for the whole family with a powerful blend of essential oils and natural, plant-based ingredients.Plus the easy-to-use bottle doesn't even require you to get your hands messy!! The formula is free of petroleum, parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, synthetic perfumes or dyes, artificial colors, or preservatives and still packs an incredible punch when it comes to cough and cold! Pure ingredients and all the power of Thieves kicking that chest congestion to the curb? We will take some of that!

Sadly, conventional chest rubs are filled with synthetic additives and diluents, and even the ‘natural' options are less than ideal. Many options use petroleum as a base. Petroleum (petrolatum) is often not fully refined in the US, which means it can be contaminated with toxic chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.Many ‘natural' chest rubs also contain impure essential oils or other lower-grade components that don't meet the same standards as the ingredients found in Young Living products. The active ingredient in the most popular over the counter chest rub is actually a synthetic version of Ravintsara essential oil! And we are always going to choose the original over a synthetic copy, especially when it comes to our health and our family's health!

THIEVES COUGH DROPS

Get natural, quick, and safe cough, congestion, and sore throat relief Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops! These are a staple in our cough and cold toolbox. They are easy to keep at home or take on the go, made with naturally derived ingredients, taste great, and work wonders!

Thieves Essential Oil-Infused Cough Drops are minty, spicy, and sweet without processed sugar, dyes, artificial flavors, or preservatives found in conventional cough drops. Infused with Cinnamon Bark, Peppermint, and Lemon essential oils, these menthol-based drops make soothing coughs and colds simple and tasty.

THIEVES HARD LOZENGES

Infused with Young Living's signature Thieves essential oil blend of Clove, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, and Lemon essential oils, these lozenges are one of the things we reach for to keep our immune systems firing on a daily basis! The Thieves Hard Lozenges are a sugar-free dietary supplement to add to your daily wellness regimen with more of a cinnamon taste than a menthol one.We use these daily when we need a lozenge, when we travel to bolster our immune systems, and sometimes in place of the Thieves Cough Drops when we are out or if someone doesn't want the strong menthol taste of the drops (but it's that menthol that helps open the airways and soothe the throat!).

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