Safety first

Familiarize yourself with aromatherapy and do a skin patch test before using any essential oil. Learn what you need to know with The Ultimate Aromatherapy for Beginners Guide here (free to members)

As always, consult a trusted healthcare practitioner before trying any essential oils.

See below for contraindications and age requirements before trying this blend.

Remember, children are given lower amounts - see dilution chart mentioned below and always mind age requirements of all oils.

Most oils/blends have a three week time limit of use. Because of this, I recommend having a waxing moon blend and a waning moon blend for every need. That’s why there are two blends for many of the same things.

Most oils/blends are best at a 2% dilution, but some oils are better at much less like peppermint, pepper, and cardamom. (Half of the adult dilution or less for children, see dilution info below).

Oils/Blends are typically meant to be used up to 3 times a day unless otherwise stated.

If an oil occurs throughout multiple blends you are currently using, this needs to be taken into account in terms of dosing frequency and length of time.

See all specific info for every oil of every recipe before using.

Never take essential oils internally.

When using diluted, prepared, aromatherapy blends, a few drops on the wrist or forearm is typically ideal. Use lower dilutions in perfumes and body lotions and any other product intended to be used in a high amount such as a lotion or perfume or room spray.

The Essential Oil

Grapefruit (C. Paradisi)

Recommended Dosage & Length of Usage

Can use up to 3 times a day for 3 weeks. I recommend having a blend for waxing moon and a separate blend for waning moon to avoid toxicity.

Why It Works (Actions):

Anti-adipogenesis - Essential oil that prevents the formation of fat cells

Methods of use:

All methods of use as mentioned in the base recipes guide @ A Green Witch’s Journey which can be found here (free to members)
See the dilution ratios for adults & children here (free to members)

Cautions & Contraindications

A note about toxicity: toxic constituent refers to the constituent that can become a toxin in your body if used longer than the recommended time or used more than the recommended dosage.

Grapefruit - Expressed grapefruit’s C. x paradisi photosensitive effect is documented by the International Fragrance Association (IFRA) as it contains varying levels of bergapten. IFRA recommends essential oils that contain bergapten should be diluted to a 0.1% dilution rate whenever the skin will be exposed to ultra violet light. This is for wash off or leave on products. A skin patch test is required as it may also cause skin irritation. It is advisable to avoid with hypertension due to reports of the blood pressure elevating activity of limonene. Plant species in the Citrus genus are members of the Rutaceae family and produce coumarins and furanocoumarins in their fruits (both peel and pulp). Furanocoumarins can cause photosensitization when applied topically or ingested. Coumarins and furanocoumarins can also interfere with some medication metabolism when consumed. The peel extracts of mandarin Citrus reticulata Blanco, and sweet orange Citrus. sinensis (L.) Osbeck species have been shown to contain little to no coumarin and furanocoumarin constituents. The peel extracts of micrantha Citrus micrantha Wester, combava Citrus hystrix D.C., citron Citrus medica L., pumelo Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr., grapefruit Citrus paradisi Macf., bitter (sour) orange Citrus aurantium L., lemon Citrus limon (L.) Burm., lime Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swing., and bergamot Citrus aurantifolia var bergamia species have been shown to contain significant levels of coumarins or furanocoumarins. Appropriate cautions need to be taken when using the peel extracts of these citrus species to avoid photosensitization or medication interactions. Note rectified or distilled citrus peel essential oils do not contain furocoumarins also known as furanocoumarins.

Age Requirements

Grapefruit: 2+

Waxing Moon Spell

Support metabolism, energize the body, encourage healthy transformation.

Grapefruit bright, lift and ignite,
Burn away stagnance, bring strength and light.
Cells refreshed, energy flows,
Waxing moon, new vitality grows.

Waning Moon Spell

Release excess fat, let stagnation go, ease the body’s burden.

Grapefruit soft, clear and light,
Melt away what no longer serves right.
Stagnant fat and heaviness cease,
Waning moon, body finds release.

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