20+ Jade Lemon Essential Oil Uses + Safety & FAQs

Jade Lemon has an uplifting citrusy aroma much milder than a lemon with a unique lemon-lime scent that is oddly reminiscent of Bath and Body Works' Lemongrass Sage. It is an oil cold-pressed from the peels of a unique hybrid of lemons and limes from the Rutaceae family (citrus).

Jade Lemon is very high in monoterpenes and also has high levels of d-limonene (definitely worth doing a web search on those).

My personal favorite thing about Jade Lemon Essential Oil is how mild it is. It doesn't have a harsh lemon scent but is more rounded and soft. I often enjoy Jade Lemon peel oil more than I do regular lemon essential oil.

20+ Uses for Jade Lemon Essential Oil

While jade lemon's common primary uses include providing antioxidant assistance to your body, cleaning, supporting clarity of thought, supporting skin health, and water purification, it may also be used to complement your dental care routine. It also has most of the same benefits of lemon oil too (which makes them interchangeable).

Our members' favorite jade lemon essential oil uses include:

Add to the En-R-Gee blend for a new take on a boost of energy throughout your day
Diffuse jade lemon alone for a fun, zesty fragrance to uplift your mood and inspire feelings of happinessJade lemon's fragrant aroma is perfect to diffuse alone or in a homemade blend to support clarity of thought
I love to use this in place of lemon when diffusing DIY blends
Dilute and apply a tiny amount to the tip of your nose to enhance alertness
Add a few drops to your laundry to freshen your laundry (either with vinegar to your rinse cycle or on )
Add to dryer balls for a clean, fresh aroma on your clothes or towels
Diffuse to help cleanse the air in your home
Diffuse to help you overcome emotional blocks
Add a few drops of Jade Lemon to your dishwashing detergent, Limon Shine, or with some vinegar in your rinse aid cycle for a spot-free rinse
Add a couple drops to a Tbs of olive oil for a homemade furniture polish
Use in place of lemon essential oil for cleaning grease, gum, or sticky residue off surfaces (perfect for parents of children who love stickers).
Scrub your hands with Jade Lemon oil to remove car grease or oil residue
Use to clean permanent marker or crayon art from walls
Add 40 drops to a 4oz spray bottle with 1 part Witchazel and 3 parts water for an uplifting room and linen spray
Add to your culinary applications for a fun flavor (great in place of lemon and sometimes other citrus oils)
Helps to boost your immune system
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Use as a replacement in any recipe calling for lemon essential oil or lemon zest
Add a few drops of Jade Lemon Vitality Oil to your homemade toothpaste
Use Jade Lemon oil in your oil pulling routine
Use Jade Lemon essential oil in your favorite Summertime DIY Diffuser Blends (scroll down for more oil blend ideas)
Add Jade Lemon Vitality oil to your drink recipes for a unique lemon-lime taste
Use Jade Lemon in your favorite skincare to help brighten your skin

*** Jade Lemon Essential Oil is a photosensitive essential oil. (scroll down for more safety info)

Jade Lemon Essential Oil Blends

Jade Lemon blends especially well with citronella, lavender, peppermint, sandalwood, and ylang ylang, and other citrus fragrances.

Cabin Diffuser Blend: 6 drops balsam fir, 2 drops wintergreen, 2 drops eucalyptus, 2 drops jade lemon
Pick-Me-Up Diffuser Blend: 2 drops each Citrus Fresh, Thieves, and jade lemon
Petals and Mint Diffuser Blend: 2 drops ylang ylang,
Breathe happily while diffusing 2 drops each tea tree, peppermint, eucalyptus, and jade lemon essential oils
Fresh Air Diffuser Blend: 2 drops each of lime and tea tree essential oils, with 3 drops Jade Lemon

Jade Lemon Essential Oil Safety Info

Jade Lemon is not suggested for children under 6. Children over 6 using Jade Lemon topically should be diluted more than normal.

** Please note that jade lemon oil is a photosensitive oil. Avoid sunlight and other direct UV rays where you apply it on your skin for at least 12 hours.

Please remember to dilute your jade lemon oil before using it topically.

If you have sensitive skin, you may want to avoid using citrus oils, like jade lemon, directly on your skin, unless in blends. I highly recommend doing a small patch test on your skin to see if your body is ok using orange oil. To do so, simply dilute a drop of jade lemon oil in your favorite carrier oil, and apply it to a small section of your skin (in an area that will not receive direct sunlight for the following 12 hours). If you do not experience a negative reaction, then you're likely good to continue using jade lemon oil topically (diluted).

Your jade lemon oil should be stored in amber glass bottles, out of direct sunlight, in a cool, dry place, and out of reach of children.

If you have a medical condition or are taking medication, please be mindful of possible contraindications. I highly recommend consulting with a pharmacist or natural wellness professional, like an aromatherapist, naturopath, chiropractor, or functional medicine doctor before beginning use.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jade Lemon Essential Oil

What is the difference between lemon and jade lemon essential oils?

Jade Lemon essential oil comes from a variety of lemon fruit that has more of a lemon-lime aroma compared to lemon essential oil.

Jade Lemon comes from the Citrus limon eureka var. formosensis fruit. Where as lemon essential oil comes from Citrus limon. Both are cold-pressed from their fruit rinds.

Can I use jade lemon essential oil internally?

Yes. Jade Lemon Vitality Essential oil may be taken internally or used as a flavoring agent in foods. IF you're going to be ingesting essential oils, please make sure you do so safely.

What is the difference between lemon jade lemon and lemon myrtle essential oils?

Extracted through steam distillation from the leaves and stems of the Backhousia citriodora (Lemon myrtle) plant. The Lemon Myrtle tree grows along the coastal regions of Australia. The tree produces a white flower, but the essential oil are extracted from the leaves of the tree. Lemon Myrtle has a lemony-woody aroma.

Jade Lemon essential oil comes cold pressed from the Citrus limon eureka var. formosensis fruit that natively grows in south eastern China. This is an actual variety of lemon fruit, and has more of a soft lemon-lime aroma.

What is the difference between jade lemon and jade lemon vitality essential oils?

Absolutely nothing aside from the label printed. They are 100% the exact same oil the may be used in the exact same ways interchangeably. Young Living adopted the Vitality label in 2015 to remain legal with the FDA and FTC's marketing requirements that state a supplement cannot be labeled as topical and oral at the same time.

This means legally, we cannot discuss using essential oils in your cooking, baking, drinks, or any oral supplement form if it is the same bottle you're discussing using in your diffuser or topically on your skin.

To reduce confusion and stay in the eyes of the law, Young Living separated their labels to compliantly discuss all the benefits essential oils can provide in all use capacities.

Is jade lemon essential oil safe to use while pregnant?

Yes. Generally lemon essential oil is considered safe to use while you're pregnant.

If you're using oils while pregnant, I highly recommend this reference guide. It contains some great advice for using essential oils while pregnant, plus some DIY Recipes you'll love too.

Is jade lemon essential oil safe for kids and babies?

Generally, yes. Though I do highly recommend only using lavender and frankincense on or around newborns.

While essential oils may be safe for kids to use, please do not have your child use an essential oil internally without being under the direct guidance of a naturopathic doctor.

Can you be allergic to jade lemon essential oil?

There are a few reasons why you would experience an allergy-like reaction to essential oils. Usually, this is caused by not diluting the oil you're applying (or not diluting it enough). Please refer to our essential oils and allergies article for more in-depth information.

Should you use jade lemon essential oil if you're taking medication?

This is a very personal question, and really depend on which medications you're taking. I have an entire article dedicated to known medication contraindications that I highly recommend you check out… in addition to having a lengthy conversation with your local aromatherapist or pharmacist.

How often should you use jade lemon essential oil?

This is also a personal question. This depends on what you're using it for and how experienced you are using it. For beginners, I recommend only diffusing for 30 minutes at a time, then giving your body an hour break. If you diffuse too much, you could end up lightheaded. Personally, I have a diffuser running most of the day intermittently (using the intermittent setting on our diffuser). Or I'll wear a piece of diffusing jewelry with 3 drops of oil on it throughout the day (those 3 drops usually last a few days). Check out our article about diffusing essential oils safely for more info.

Is jade lemon essential oil safe for dogs and cats?

Jade lemon essential oil is safe to use with your dogs. It is NOT safe to use around cats.

If you're using essential oils around your family pets, be sure to allow them to access out of the room and into a room where you're not diffusing. This way they're able to escape when they feel they've had enough.

Please also consider picking up a reference guide specific to using essential oils with animals. There are also reference guides specific to Young Living's oils too.

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Where to Buy Jade Lemon Essential Oil

We purchase our oils through Young Living because they set a higher standard for essential oils than the rest of the industry. Their Seed to Seal guarantee and testing at every level of production is unmatched and shows their dedication to a farm-to-table type of approach.

Warning: DO NOT purchase your oils through Amazon or similar websites!

Any website that allows anyone to sell on, such as Amazon, eBay, Walmart… etc… are terrible places to purchase essential oils. While you may get a “good deal,” knowing who you're purchasing from is difficult. There are many counterfeit essential oils being sold that are causing health ailments, major skin reactions, and a lot of misery. These are NOT high-quality essential oils. They are fakes being sold purely for profit.

I highly encourage you to check out our How To Find Quality Essential Oils post for in-depth information about why quality matters, and what to look for.

To purchase through Young Living, you will need a retail or Brand Partner account, though there are no purchasing requirements unless you choose to qualify for the wholesale discount. If you need help creating an account, please check out our Membership page.

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