Volatile and fragrant, essential oils have many health benefits. But among the large variety of essential oils, it is sometimes difficult to find the one that best suits your needs. Today, PasseportSanté invites you to discover 5 essential oils that allow you to digest well!

Lemon essential oil (Citrus limon), whose very pleasant scent is invigorating, is a powerful antibacterial which allows, among other things, to disinfect and heal the skin, and to tone the body.

Lemon essential oil is a cleanser that acts on the blood, kidneys, liver, gall bladder and pancreas by stimulating their action. It activates white blood cells which strengthens the immune system against pathogenic attacks internal and / or external of the body, in this case those related to food which can lead to digestive disorders. Lemon essential oil facilitates the evacuation of bile towards the intestine, the fats are digested more easily. It also helps reduce or even eliminate intestinal gas.

How to use lemon essential oil to aid digestion? 

Generally, internally, it is recommended to dilute 1 drop of lemon essential oil in a little edible oil (olive oil, peanut oil, etc.). It can thus be mixed with certain dishes such as salads and consumed regularly during meals.