Tips About D-limonene and Essential Oil

Technical Grade

Food Grade

D-limonene is a compound sourced from the peel of citrus fruits, including include oranges, mandarins, limes, and grapefruit. It takes its name from the lemon and is often used as a flavoring agent in foods. D-limonene differs from a less common type of limonene known as L-limonene, which is found in mint oil.

Sold as a dietary supplement, D-limonene is said to offer a variety of health benefits, in part because of its ability to dissolve fats, including cholesterol. Proponents believe that D-limonene can not only aid in weight loss but treat or prevent certain diseases, including cancer.

Health Benefits

Alternative practitioners have long touted the benefits of D-limonene, claiming that it not only burns fat but reduces inflammation and kills disease-causing germs. Many of these beliefs are culled from its use in industry, where D-limonene is commonly used to make hand sanitizers, perfumes, botanical pesticides, and chemical solvents.

Among some of the conditions that D-limonene is believed to prevent or treat are:

Bronchitis
Cancer
Diabetes
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Heartburn
High cholesterol
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Metabolic syndrome
Obesity
Peptic ulcers

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All Purpose Clinging Cleaner

15oz Tap Water

1-2 tbsp d-Limonene Food Grade or High Purity

1-2 tbsp Liquid Castile Soap

1-2 tbsp Xanthan Gum

1 tsp Table Salt

Instructions: In a clean glass or plastic spray bottle, add soap, xanthan gum, and salt. Shake vigorously. Add d-Limonene, then Tap Water. Stir until stable. Add more xanthan gum to further thicken your cleaner. Spray as required. Separation is natural.

All Purpose Cleaner

15oz Tap Water

1-2 tbsp d-Limonene Food Grade or High Purity

1 tsp Washing soda

1 tsp Borax

Instructions: In a clean glass or plastic spray bottle, add ingredients as listed above. Shake vigorously. Spray as required. Separation is natural.

Floor Cleaner

1-2 Gallons Warm Tap Water

1 tbsp d-Limonene Food Grade or High Purity

1 tsp White Distilled Vinegar

2 tbsp Liquid Castile Soap

Instructions: In a clean mopping pail, add ingredients as listed above. Swish around with your mop. Separation is natural. Mop as usual.

All Purpose Orange Cleaner

15oz Tap Water

1-2 tbsp d-Limonene Food Grade or High Purity

Instructions: In a clean glass or plastic spray bottle, add ingredients as listed above. Shake vigorously. Spray as required. Separation is natural.

All Purpose Heavy Duty Degreaser

12-14oz Tap Water

4-8 tbsp d-Limonene Food Grade or High Purity

Instructions: In a clean glass or plastic spray bottle, add ingredients as listed above. Shake vigorously. Spray as required. Separation is natural.

Streak Free Window Cleaner

15oz Tap Water

1 tsp d-Limonene Food Grade or High Purity

1/2 tsp White Vinegar

Instructions: In a clean glass or plastic spray bottle, add ingredients as listed above. Shake vigorously. Spray as required. Separation is natural.

Outdoor Wood Deck Cleaner

1-2 Gallons Warm Tap Water

1 tbsp Florida Orange Oil

1 tbsp Eucalyptus Terpenes