Grapefruit
Citrus X paradisi
The name “grapefruit” is attributed to the fruits growing in clusters which resemble those of grapes. Commonly known for its sour and tangy taste, grapefruit is the rotund, yelloworange fruit of an evergreen citrus tree. Grapefruit essential oil is derived from the rind of this fruit and is cherished for its many uses and benefits as well for its refreshing aroma and robust flavour.
Grapefruit
Citrus X paradisi
Primary Benefits
- Delivers fragrant and exceptionally uplifting flavours to food and drink with its robust, citrus properties.
- Once known as a “forbidden fruit” and one of the “Seven Wonders of Barbados”.
- Popular for its sour, tangy taste that works to compliment other citrus essential oils when combined.
- Refreshing citrus aroma is beneficial in invigorating the senses.
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Uses
- Grapefruit essential oil creates a fruity and spry flavour when added to drinks or food.
- To enliven the flavour of your smoothies, add one drop of Grapefruit essential oil to your favourite smoothie.
Directions for Use
Cautions
Only use diluted. Take no more than one drop per day. Keep out of reach of children. Keep out of eyes and mucosa. In case of skin contact, avoid sunlight and UV rays for at least 12 hours.
Grapefruit
Complete Essentials
The doTERRA Family Essentials Kit contains 10 essential oils and blends – the everyday essentials parents need to care for their families. Experience the infinite ways that doTERRA essential oils can help your family and enrich your home.
This Kit Contains
5 ml bottles of Lavender, Lemon, Peppermint, Melaleuca, Oregano, Frankincense, Deep Blue™, doTERRA Air™, ZenGest™, and On Guard™
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Sourcing
Why the US?
The United States is the world leader in grapefruit production, producing over 1.5 million tons of grapefruit every year.
How Does it Work?
The grapefruit is a hybrid of the sweet orange and the pomelo. The “x” in its scientific name, Citrus x paradisi, indicates its hybrid origin. It was created in the 1750s in Barbados. A grapefruit tree usually grows to be about 16-20 feet (5-6 m) tall, although they can be as tall as nearly 50 feet (15 m).
The essential oil is cold-pressed from the peel. The processing of Grapefruit essential oil, similar to the processing of many other citrus oils, is a by-product of the fresh fruit industry. Fresh grapefruit that cannot be sold to the fresh market because of bruising or other aesthetic deficiencies are pressed for juice and essential oil. The juice and oil are separated, providing a dual use for this leftover fruit.
doTERRA Sourcing Principles
Alongside doTERRA’s efforts to source the highest quality essential oils, there is also a commitment to make a positive difference in the lives of farmers, harvesters, distillers, and their communities. doTERRA's mutually beneficial sourcing principles are a key element of the company's mission and core values. Some are as follows:
- Generating Jobs Reducing poverty by creating and sustaining jobs.
- Fair, On-Time Payments Consistent, fair payments to producers, including prepayments.
- Building Supplier Capacity Supporting farmers, producers and distillers through training and financial support.
- Sustaining Long-term Partnerships Multi-year contracts with growers and distillers based on solidarity and respect.
What's in your bottle?
You will find your Quality ID on the bottom of doTERRA single essential oil bottles purchased after May 2016. The Quality ID will contain a series of six or seven numbers and one letter.
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