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CITRUS PARADISI

GRAPEFRUIT

The grapefruit is an evergreen tree, Citrus paradisi, of the Rutaceae family, and its fruit is the largest of the commercially grown citrus fruit. Like all citrus fruit, grapefruit is rich in vitamin C and potassium. Pink grapefruit is rich in vitamin A, and acts as a natural antioxidant. Grapefruit is an excellent cleanser for the digestive and urinary systems, and the peel has many therapeutic properties.

USES

 Eat grapefruit seeds to rid the body of worms.

 Grapefruit pith and membranes lower cholesterol in the blood.

 Drinking grapefruit juice can encourage healthy skin; used in the treatment of acne for its mild exfoliating properties.

 Grapefruit juice cleanses the kidneys and helps to eliminate toxins from the body.

 Aromatherapy massage with grapefruit oil is invigorating and uplifting, and may help to treat depression.

 Local massage, with a few drops of essential oil blended in a carrier oil, will relieve the severity of a headache.

 Drinking grapefruit juice with iron supplements or foods rich in iron increases the absorption of iron in the body.

 Detoxifies the liver, and can ease chronic liver conditions. May help to reduce the severity of a hangover.

PROPERTIES

 Grapefruit cleanses the digestive and urinary systems, and is therefore often recommended by naturopaths

 Reduces appetite

 Aids in the breakdown of fats in the body

 Strengthens the respiratory system and aids respiration

 Invigorating tonic

 Relieves symptoms of colds and flu

 May help in the treatment of osteoarthritis