Grapefruit Essential Oil

Botanical Name: Citrus paradisi

Plant Part: Citrus rind/peel

Method of Extraction: Cold pressed/expressed

Origin: California, USA

Color: Pale yellow – yellow

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium-Strong

Aromatic Scent: Grapefruit essential oil has an extremely bright, refreshing, crisp citrus

aroma with sweet and fruity notes.

Description: Grapefruit trees usually grow 16-20 feet tall and have long, thin, dark green leaves. The tree produces white, four-petaled flowers and yellow-orange fruit.

History: The grapefruit tree is a hybrid, first bred in Barbados. It was once referred to as

the “forbidden fruit.” It is a descendant of the sweet orange tree, which is itself a hybrid of

the pomelo tree. One tale of the fruit’s origin states that a Captain Shaddock brought

pomelo seeds to Jamaica, where he bred the fruit. In 1823, the grapefruit was brought to

Florida by Count Odet Philippe and was later crossed to create the tangelo and the

oroblanco. In the 19th century Kimball Chase Atwood, a wealthy entrepreneur, founded

the Atwood Grapefruit Co. Which eventually became the largest grapefruit grove in the

world. It was there that the pink grapefruit was first discovered.

Blends Well With: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cardamom, Clary Sage, Clove, Cypress,

Eucalyptus, Fennel, Frankincense, Geranium, Ginger, Juniper, Lavender, Lemon, Mandarin,

Neroli, Palmarosa, Patchouli, Peppermint, Rosemary, Thyme, Ylang-ylang

Safety Information: May cause skin irritation. Phototoxic. Do not take any essential oils

internally without consultation from a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using. Do

not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the

skin. If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other

medical problem, use essential oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy

practitioner. Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the

gentlest oils at extremely low doses. It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner

before using essential oils with children. A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an

essential oil that you have never used before.

*Note: These statements have not been approved by the FDA. We do not claim that this will cure,

treat, or prevent any diseases or ailments.

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