[[File:.jpg|thumb|Alt=|350px|left|Osmanthus fragrans]]Lemon oil is extracted from the fresh fruit peel Citrus limonum (also known as Citrus Limon), of the Rutaceae family by cold expression.
==Special Precautions of Lemon Oil==
* lemon allergy, or citrus allergy, is a hypersensitivity to certain proteins found in citrus fruits. The most common allergic reaction symptom to lemons is contact dermatitis or hives. Both reactions cause inflammation and severe itching in the skin.
* Since it is a photo-toxic oil, it should not be used (even in low dilution) before being exposed to the sun. Applying lemon to the skin may increase the chance of sunburn, especially in light-skinned people.
==The benefits of Lemon Oil are==
The health benefits of lemon oil can be attributed to its stimulating, calming, carminative, anti-infection, astringent, detoxifying, antiseptic, disinfectant, sleep inducing, and antifungal properties.