But grapefruit can also be a fantastic addition to our personal bath and body care regime. Grapefruit aromatherapy has been gaining in popularity over the past decade or two and has become a favorite of many for its bright citrusy scent.

The essential oil of the grapefruit provides the base for this invigorating scent and as an oil, it provides many other healing and health improving benefits. The oil is normally produced through a cold pressing process of the rind of the fruit.

Once only grown in the tropics, today, grapefruit is a widely grown citrus tree in the United States and other parts of the world. If you are an aromatherapy lover, here are a few of the ways you can incorporate grapefruit aromatherapy into your goals of maintaining a healthy, happy body and mind.

o A good long soak in a warm tub with small amounts of grapefruit essential oil is said to help alleviate migraines, reduce tension and calm the nervous system.

o The acidic properties make this essential oil a great toner and it is also a fantastic oil to rub into your skin to relieve oily congestion, tone and even reduce the appearance of cellulite.

o By opening clogged oily skin, it can be a great way to detox the liver and kidneys.

o Its relaxing aroma is said to work wonders at overcoming the effects of jet lag. Simply add to a warm bath or relax in a quiet room with an essential oil of grapefruit aromatherapy candle or warm oil burner. Many online stores even offer a grapefruit aromatherapy candle in a small travel tin that packs easily into your luggage so you can relax and unwind once you’ve reached your destination.

o The pore opening properties also help improve circulation which can in turn help with maintain healthy shiny hair and even promote hair growth.

o Inhaling the stimulating scent is also believed to reduce the craving for sweets and control appetite. It is a flavored aromatherapy choice for those wanting to lose weight and in some cases as part of natural treatments of eating disorders.