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Similar to the fruit, Grapefruit Essential Oil is also rich in antioxidants, especially Vitamin C.

Over 100 compounds have been detected, with monoterpenes accounting for about 95%, including D-limonene up to 95% 2. It is, however, “nootkatone” that gives grapefruit its characteristic taste nothing like grapes, incidentally. Grapefruit oil is high in D-limonene, which is also found in oranges and lemons. This method does not use heat so, therefore, preserves the integrity and efficacy of the essential oil. The oil from the grapefruit is yellowish to greenish or, sometimes, yellow-orange in colour and is extracted through cold pressing the rind of the fruit. The grapefruit was named due to the way it grows in groups that - when small, green and unripe - look similar to a bunch of grapes 3. Grapefruit - formerly known as “the Forbidden Fruit” or “the fruit of the Garden of Eden” - was named as such as it was seized upon by those searching for the identity of the original tree of good and evil in The Garden of Eden 1. The tree was originally from Asia and was discovered in the 1700s. It is a relatively new addition to the citrus oils and is thought to be a hybrid of sweet orange and pomelo fruits. Let’s look a little at the history of Grapefruit Essential Oil. So if you are looking for help with detoxification, or would like to view the world more positively, then grapefruit is definitely an essential oil for you. It is truly a beautiful oil to invigorate and energise both mind and body. Grapefruit is fresh and cleansing - a gorgeous citrus essential oil to have in the home. At Zea, we stock white grapefruit as it is now cultivated in Australia. Otherwise, the composition of the two oil varieties and their benefits are very similar. There is not a big difference between these, other than the colour of the fruit and white grapefruit having a slightly more tart aroma 2. There are two different varieties of grapefruit - pink and white. A native to tropical Asia and the West Indies, grapefruit is a large tree with shiny green leaves and large yellow fruit 1. Whether you enjoy eating grapefruit or not, you’re going to love the beautiful White Grapefruit Essential Oil.