- Cleanses and purifies the air and surfaces
- Naturally cleanses the body and aids in digestion*
- Supports healthy respiratory function*
- Diffuse to promote a positive mood
- Take internally to assist with seasonal respiratory discomfort*
- Add Lemon oil to a spray bottle of water to clean tables, countertops, and other surfaces
- Lemon oil makes a great furniture polish; simply add a few drops to olive oil to clean, protect, and shine wood finishes
- Use a cloth soaked in Lemon oil to preserve and protect your leather furniture and other leather surfaces or garments
- Lemon oil is a great remedy for the early stages of tarnish on silver and other metals
- Put on rag to help remove stubborn, sticky residue off surfaces
- Wash hands with Lemon oil to remove grease after changing your oil
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Lemon Product Description
As one of doTERRA’s top-selling oils, Lemon oil has a variety of uses and benefits. With a clean, fresh, citrus aroma, Lemon is known for its purifying properties. Often used in cleaning products and air purifiers, Lemon has distinct cleansing and deodorizing characteristics that make it a popular choice for cleaning surfaces and purifying the air. As a versatile oil, Lemon also has the ability to aid in digestion and support healthy respiratory function when taken internally.* Whether it is being diffused, taken internally, or applied topically, Lemon offers a variety of benefits.
doTERRA Lemon Essential Oil Uses and Benefits
Aromatic
- Add 2–4 drops to the diffuser of your choice to help boost your mood and improve the scent of the room.
- Rub 1–2 drops into your palms and inhale to invigorate your mind and body.
- Pour a couple drops into air vents to fill your house or car with a citrusy aroma.
Internal
- Add 1–2 drops to baked goods, beverages, or your favorite entrée to create a zesty flavor.
- Mix a couple drops with raw honey for immune-boosting benefits.*
- Add a couple drops to warm water with honey to help soothe irritated throat and boost your immune system.*
- Place a drop on your toothbrush or tongue for fresher breath and a cleaner mouth.
Topical
- Rub a drop on your hands after being in a public place such as a public bathroom or before pushing shopping carts.
- Apply to cleanse specific area on the skin.
- Massage 2–4 drops onto your skin to improve circulation
Other
- Rub 1–2 drops to remove gum, oil, grease, sap, or crayon.
- Combine with water in a spray bottle to clean surfaces.
- Use to clean silverware and baking dishes.
doTERRA Lemon Essential Oil Directions for Use
Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity.
Cautions
Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.
* Statements with asterisks refer to internal use. All others refer to aromatic or topical use.
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Candy Creams
Egg White – Powdered Sugar – Your Choice of Essential Oils
Meltaway Cookies
Flour – Cornstarch – Powdered Sugar – Butter – Real Salt – Lemon – Lime – Wild Orange or Peppermint – Powdered Sugar – Half and Half
These doTERRA meltaway cookies do just that, they melt in your mouth. The essential oils in them make them taste good for sure, but they are also quite healthy. They remind me of a little dinner mint that my Grandma used to make. These would be perfect to serve at a party or an event where you’re trying to sell doTERRA. You should try them, they’re really delicious and fun to eat.
Lavender Lemonade
Lavender – Lemon
Blueberry Green Smoothie
Lemon
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Orange – Grapefruit
Spinach Salad In A Jar
Lemon
Spring Salad
Lemon – Lime – Basil – Wild Orange
Zucchini Tomato Basil Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
Basil – Lemon
Raw Strawberry, Raspberry and Coconut Tarts
Lemon
Blueberry Oat Bars
Lemon
Lavender Blueberry Banana Coconut Ice Cream Shake
Lavender – Lemon
Raw Avocado Cake
Lemon – Lime – Wild Orange – Grapefruit
Go-G0-G0 Green Smoothie
Lemon – Lime
Broiled Lemon Asparagus
Lemon
Slow Cooker Lemon Blueberry Granola
Lemon
Whole Wheat Tangerine Lemon Muffins
Lemon – Tangerine
Lemon Raspberry Muffins
Lemon
Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies
Lemon
Rosemary Lemon Hummus
Lemon – Rosemary
Lemon Popcorn
Lemon
Basil Spinach Pesto
Basil – Lemon
Zucchini Feta Quinoa Salad with Lemon Dill Dressing
Lemon
Lemon Turkey & Tomato Panini
Lemon
Essential Marinades
Clove -Marjoram- Thyme – Wild Orange – Black Pepper – Lemon
Immune Booster Breakfast Smoothie
Lemon – On Guard
Tomatoes Stuffed with Chicken Salad
Lemon – Cilantro
6 Tea Recipes to Decrease Stress
Roman Chamomile – Wild Orange – Lemon – Lavender – Peppermint – Ginger – Bergamot
Stain Remover
Lemon
Bathroom Freshener
Geranium – Citrus Bliss- Grapefruit – Elevation – Lavender – Lemon
Window Cleaner
Lemon
Fresh Linen Spray
Lemon – Melaleuca
Goo & Crayon Remover
Lemon
Homemade Lemon Lavender Dishwasher Tablets
Lemon – Lavender
Automatic Dishwasher Powder
Lemon
Floor Cleaner
Wild Orange – Lemon
Stainless Steel Cleaner
6 drops Lemon
1/2 cup white vinegar
Add ingredients to a glass spray bottle then spray on appliances and wipe following the grain
Moisturizing Lotion Bars
Lemon
Lemon Shea Butter Soap
Lemon
Homework
3 drops Douglas Fir
2 drops Lemon
It’s Lunchtime!
3 drops Lime
3 drops Wild Orange
1 drop Lemon
1 drop Peppermint
Monday Afternoon
4 drops Clary Sage
3 drops Spearmint
2 drops Lemon
Get Stuff Done
5 drops Cedarwood
4 drops Lemon
2 drops Rosemary
Sunrise Energy
3 drops Peppermint
3 drops Lemon
2 drops Frankincense
I Love You
1 drop Cheer
2 drops Lemon
2 drops Citrus Bliss
Spring Fling
This is light, fresh, and has a touch of sweetness and tart. Plus, the citrus essential oils will boost your mood.
2 drops Lemon
2 drops Grapefruit
2 drops Lime
Emerald Isle
This blend promotes feelings of being refreshed, focused and uplifted with a positive mood. Diffuse at home, or in the office to cleanse and purify the air as you promote emotional balance and well-being.
4 drops Lime
2 drops Lemon
1 drop Spearmint
Fresh Start
With the new year comes new opportunities, new experiences, and new friends. Diffuse this blend for a fresh start to your new year!
1 drop Lemon
1 drop Wild Orange
2 drops Grapefruit
1 drop Lime
Joy Within
Find your inner joy with this delightfully bright blend. Bergamot, Douglas Fir, and Lemon will liven up your home.
2 drops Bergamot
2 drops Douglas Fir
1 drop Lemon
Relax & Refresh
3 drops Lemon
2 drops Lavender
1 drop Rosemary
Rejuvenate
This blend provides a calming and soothing aroma, with a hint of Lemon to promote a positive mood.
2 drops Lavender
2 drops Bergamot
1 drop Lemon
Low Energy
Peppermint and Lemon essential oil are great to use when feeling low on energy. You will also love the refreshing and uplifting aroma when these two are diffused together.
3 drops Lemon
3 drops Peppermint
Vitalizing
2 drops Frankincense
2 drops Peppermint
2 drops Wild Orange
2 drops Lemon
Anxious
3 drops Peace Reassuring Blend
2 drops Juniper Berry
3 drops Lemon
Citrus Cinnamonwood
The perfect transition scent from Summer to Fall!
2 drops Lemon
2 drops Lime
1 drop Cinnamon
Toast to the Newlyweds
3 drops Lemon
1 drop Cardamom
1 drop Ylang Ylang
Sweet Nothings
2 drops Whisper
2 drops Lemon
1 drop Cedarwood
Merry & Bright
2 drops Lemon
1 drop Wild Orange
1 drop Douglas Fir
1 drop Citrus Bliss
1 drop Cinnamon
Love is In the Air
2 drops Motivate Encouraging Blend
2 drops Cinnamon
1 drop Lemon
Early Sunrise
2 drops Lemon
2 drops Peppermint
1 drop Ylang Ylang
Happy Thanksgiving
4 drops Holiday Joy
3 drops Clove
3 drops Lemon
Trick-or-Treat
It’s no trick how perfect this blend is for any fall festivity. This aromatic treat is simply uplifting, putting you in the right mood to enjoy the thrills and excitement all around you.
2 drops Wild Orange
2 drops Lemon
2 drops Cheer
2 drops Cinnamon
Energy Rising
Lemon
Bedtime Stories
1 drop Fennel
5 drops Lemon
2 drops Wild Orange
1 drop Cedarwood
Breath of Fresh Air
- 2 drops Lavender
- 2 drops Peppermint
- 2 drops Lemon
Coming Home
3 drops On Guard Protective Blend
3 drops Wild Orange
3 drops Lemon
Good Morning
3 drops Melaleuca
4 drops Lemon
2 drops Lime
Full Focus
1 drop Douglas Fir
1 drop Basil
2 drops Lemon
Get It Done
1 drop Lime
1 drop Lemon
1 drop Wild Orange
1 drop Grapefruit
1 drop Bergamot
Rainy Day
5 drops Lavender
3 drops Clary Sage
2 drops Lemon
Energize
3 drops Citrus Bliss Invigorating Blend
3 drops Lemon
2 drops Elevation Joyful Blend
1 drop Spearmint
Rise ‘n Shine
1 drop Spearmint
1 drop Lemon
1 drop Wild Orange
Fruit Basket Diffuser Blend
Wild Orange – Grapefruit – Lemon – Bergamot
Fresh October
Clove – Wild Orange – Cinnamon Bark – Lemon
Springtime and Sunshine
Patchouli – Lime – Lavender – Lemon
Fresh Garden
Daily Recharge
Lemon – Eucalyptus – Lavender
Downright Delight Diffuser Blend
Ginger – Lemon – Wild Orange – Elevation
Pure Delight Diffuser Blend
Bergamot – Cassia – Lemon – Wild Orange
Homemade Bug Bite Anti Itch Stick
Lavender – Lemon – Peppermint
Wake Me Up Tea Blend
Lemon – Grapefruit – Wild Orange – Ginger
Aromatherapy Play Dough
Peppermint – Lemon – Lavender
Promote a Positive Mood
Citrus Bliss – Elevation – Lemon
Nail Polish Remover
Lemon
Body Cleanse Makeover Healthy from the Inside Out
DigestZen TerraZyme – DDR Prime – PB Assist – Zendocrine Complex – Zendocrine Detoxification Blend Softgels – GX Assist – Lemon
6-Step Foot Treatment
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Products: Fractionated Coconut Oil, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Myrrh, SPA Detoxifying Mud Mask, SPA Exfoliating Body Scrub, SPA Replenishing Body Butter, SPA Serenity Bath Bar
Category: doTERRA Uses
Stainless Steel Cleaner
Source
Products: Balance Grounding Blend, Lemon, On Guard Protective Blend
Category: Kitchen Cleaning
Make Your Own Natural Laundry Cleaners
Source
Products: Citrus Bliss Invigorating Blend, Lavender, Lemon, Melaleuca, On Guard Protective Blend, Purify Cleansing Blend, Wild Orange
Category: Cleaning
The Top 10 Must-Have Oils
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Products: Breathe Respiratory Blend, DigestZen Digestive Blend, Lavender, Lavender Touch, Lemon, Melaleuca, Melaleuca Touch, On Guard Protective Blend, Peppermint, Serenity Restful Blend, Wild Orange
Category: doTERRA Uses
Lemon Ginger Juice Shot
Source
Products: Ginger, Lemon, Zendocrine Detoxification Blend
Category: Food Recipe
The Daily Health Habits Routine
Source
Products: Balance Grounding Blend, Deep Blue Rub, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lifelong Vitality Pack, On Guard Protective Blend, On Guard Softgels, PB Assist +, Serenity Restful Blend, Serenity Softgels, Tangerine, Terrazyme
Category: doTERRA Uses
Foot Soak
Source
Products: Black Pepper, Clove, Ginger, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Roman Chamomile, Rosemary
Category: doTERRA Uses
Using the Citrus Oils
Source
Products: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Tangerine, Wild Orange
Category: doTERRA Uses
Equipment Cleansing Spray
Source
Products: Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Wild Orange
Category: doTERRA Uses
Linen Sprays
Source
Products: Arborvitae, Douglas Fir, Geranium, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Peppermint, Spikenard, Tangerine
Category: doTERRA Uses
On Guard All-Purpose Cleaner Spray
Source
Products: Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, On Guard Protective Blend, Peppermint, Wild Orange
Category: doTERRA Uses
Essential Oil Ice Cubes
Source
Products: Basil, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Peppermint, Wild Orange
Category: Food Recipe
Essential Oils for Pregnancy
Source
Products: Balance Grounding Blend, Cardamom, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Ginger, Grapefruit, Immortelle Anti-Aging Blend, Lemon, Lime, Peppermint, Sandalwood, Wild Orange
Category: doTERRA Uses
Fruit Punch Diffuser Blend
Source
Products: Cassia, Citrus Bliss Invigorating Blend, Ginger, Lemon, Lime, Wild Orange
Category: Diffuser Recipe
Essential Oils & Products That Can Help You Achieve Daily Wellness
Source
Products: AromaTouch Massage Blend, Balance Grounding Blend, Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Citrus Bliss Invigorating Blend, Clove, Copaiba, Deep Blue Soothing Blend, Douglas Fir, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Helichrysum, Immortelle Anti-Aging Blend, Jasmine Touch, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Marjoram, Melaleuca, Melissa, Mito2Max, Myrrh, Neroli Touch, On Guard Protective Blend, Oregano, PastTense Tension Blend, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosemary, Sandalwood (Hawaiian), Serenity Restful Blend, Siberian Fir, Slim & Sassy TrimShake, Slim & Sassy V Shake, Spearmint, Spikenard, Tangerine, Thyme, Wintergreen, Zendocrine Detoxification Blend
Category: doTERRA Uses
Summer Essential Oil Safety
Source
Products: AromaTouch Massage Blend, Bergamot, Breathe Respiratory Blend, Cheer Uplifting Blend, Citrus Bliss Invigorating Blend, Cumin, Elevation Joyful Blend, Forgive Renewing Blend, Grapefruit, InTune Focus Blend, Lemon, Lime, Motivate Encouraging Blend, Motivate Touch, On Guard Protective Blend, On Guard Touch, Purify Cleansing Blend, Slim & Sassy Metabolic Blend, Tangerine, Wild Orange, Zendocrine Detoxification Blend
Category: doTERRA Uses
Nine Ways to De-Stress
Source
Products: AromaTouch Massage Blend, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Frankincense, Lavender, Lemon, Melissa, PastTense Tension Blend, Peace Reassuring Blend, Peace Touch, Peppermint, Roman Chamomile, Serenity Restful Blend, Serenity Softgels, Ylang Ylang
Category: doTERRA Uses
The Daily Health Habits Routine
Source
Products: Alpha CRS +, Balance Grounding Blend, Deep Blue Rub, Frankincense, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lifelong Vitality Pack, Microplex VMz, On Guard Protective Blend, On Guard Softgels, PB Assist +, Tangerine, Terrazyme, xEO Mega
Category: doTERRA Uses
10-Day Essential Oil Cleaning Challenge
Source
Products: Arborvitae, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Melaleuca, On Guard Protective Blend
Category: doTERRA Uses
Using Essential Oils While You’re Traveling
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Products: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Rosemary
Category: doTERRA Uses
Using the Citrus Oils
Source
Products: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Tangerine, Wild Orange
Category: doTERRA Uses
Why Diffuse Essential Oils?
Source
Products: Breathe Respiratory Blend, Douglas Fir, Eucalyptus, Juniper Berry, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Melaleuca, On Guard Protective Blend, Purify Cleansing Blend
Category: doTERRA Uses
How the Chemistry of Citrus Essential Oils Works for Your Body
Source
Products: Grapefruit, Lemon, Tangerine
Category: doTERRA Uses
A Guide to Blending Essential Oils
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Products: Arborvitae, Basil, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Cassia, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, Marjoram, Patchouli, Rosemary, Sandalwood, Thyme, Wild Orange, Ylang Ylang
Category: doTERRA Uses
Green Greek Goddess Chicken Sandwiches
Source
Products: Basil, Cilantro, Lemon, Marjoram
Category: Dinner
Bridal Survival Key Chain
Source
Products: Balance Grounding Blend, Bergamot, Deep Blue Soothing Blend, DigestZen Digestive Blend, Helichrysum, Lemon, Wild Orange, Ylang Ylang
Category: DIY Beauty
All-Purpose Spray
You can use this cleaner to clean pretty much anything in your house. You won’t need surgical masks or rubber gloves. It’s nice that you can make simple non-toxic cleaners that are inexpensive from ingredients that you already have in your home. It’s safe for the environment and save for you and your family too. It works especially well in the kitchen and bathroom.
Source
Products: Eucalyptus, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, On Guard Protective Blend, Peppermint, Wild Orange
Category: Bathroom Cleaning, Cleaning, Kitchen Cleaning
Natural Air Freshener
This is a real simple concept! It’s a lot cheaper and smells better than those air fresheners you plug into your wall. They smell so fake. I can’t even stand the smell of any of them. I don’t like their scent is really strong, even on the lowest setting they drive me nuts. This mixture is nice and subtle but keeps your room smelling fresh. I like to put mine in the kitchen close to the garbage can.
Source
Products: Balance Grounding Blend, Cassia, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon, On Guard Protective Blend, Purify Cleansing Blend, Wild Orange
Category: Bathroom Cleaning, Cleaning
Aromatic Hand Warmers
Source
Products: Citrus Bliss Invigorating Blend, Holiday Joy, Lavender, Lemon, Lime, On Guard Protective Blend, Peppermint
Category: DIY Recipe
Kids Soap
Source
Products: Citrus Bliss Invigorating Blend, Lemon, Peppermint, Wild Orange
Category: Soap
Essential Cologne
Source
Products: Bergamot, Clove, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Lemon, White Fir
Category: DIY Beauty
Reed Diffuser
Source
Products: Cinnamon, Citrus Bliss Invigorating Blend, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Grapefruit, Lemon, Peppermint, Wild Orange
Category: DIY Recipe
Glass Cleanser
This is a really natural way to clean your glass and it may even make your house smell good at the same time. It’s important to use glass spray bottles when using essential oils because the essential oil may deteriorate a plastic bottle over time.
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Products: Citrus Bliss Invigorating Blend, Lemon, Wild Orange
Category: Cleaning
Soft Scrub Cleanser
This is a nice soft scrub cleaner for your bathroom sink, toilet and shower. It won’t scratch your bathroom fixtures, it will get them clean and it will save you some money and you’ll be cleaning green too. It’s a win win situation. I think you’ll love this essential oil bathroom cleaner.
Source
Products: Lemon
Category: Bathroom Cleaning, Cleaning
Natural Lip Stain
Source
Products: Fractionated Coconut Oil, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint
Category: DIY Beauty
Powder Cleanser
With this powder cleanser you don’t have to scrub for hours on your hands and knees. Very little work is required with this cleaner. You just sprinkle some of it on whatever surface your are cleaning. You let it sit for 15-30 minutes then come back later and wipe everything clean.
Sounds easy doesn’t it? I haven’t tried this but I’d like to know if it works. Have you tried it? I’d think with the course salt in this you wouldn’t want to use it on anything that scratches easily. You can use an old parmesan cheese container with the holes in the lid. It makes a good inexpensive container.
You can put the mixture in through the large hold with a spoon or funnel and sprinkle it out the smaller holes. One of those large empty spice bottles would work too. They would be easier to get the mixture inside of the spice bottles too.
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Products: Lemon
Category: Bathroom Cleaning, Kitchen Cleaning
Citrus Air Freshener
Source
Products: Citrus Bliss Invigorating Blend, Grapefruit, Lemon, Tangerine, Wild Orange
Category: Bathroom Cleaning, Kitchen Cleaning
Floral Perfume Spray
Source
Products: Citrus Bliss Invigorating Blend, Lemon, Whisper Blend for Women, Ylang Ylang
Category: DIY Beauty
All-Purpose Lemon Cleaner
Source
Products: Lemon
Category: Bathroom Cleaning, Cleaning, Kitchen Cleaning
Beach Wave Salt Spray
Source
Products: Fractionated Coconut Oil, Lemon, Rosemary, Salon Essentials Healthy Hold Glaze
Category: DIY Beauty
Spiced Olive Oil
Source
Products: Basil, Cardamom, Clove, Lemon, Lime, Rosemary
Category: Food Recipe
Flavored Water
Source
Products: Grapefruit, Lemon, Peppermint, Spearmint, Wild Orange
Category: Food Recipe
Katherine says
February 9, 2013 at 6:22 pmI enjoy using lemon eo. I love how it flavors water and makes my house smell great while cleaning with it.
Sherri Lewis says
April 21, 2013 at 6:21 pmI love that you can do so many things with the essential oils….. they are so versatile!
md kennedy says
April 28, 2013 at 6:21 pmI love lemon – and all of the citrus – oils. I always make my own surface cleaners and use a citrus oil like lemon mixed with eucalyptus or tea tree.
Charlene says
May 18, 2013 at 6:22 pmMy body could use a cleansing. I’ll have to check in to this essential oil.
M ruppert says
January 6, 2014 at 6:23 pmLove the refreshing scent of lemons…could definitely see it leaving my house smelling fantastic when using lemon oil as my cleaning product.
Malika Bourne says
February 28, 2014 at 6:23 pmI am out of lemon. How will I survive? I get my order next weeks. I have to try the recipes soon.