Grapefruit

Name: Grapefruit
Scientific Name: Citrus paradisi 
Family: Rutaceae

Grapefruit is believed to be native to Jamaica. It is sometimes

confused with the pomelo (Citrus maxima), which is a close relation
but is larger and pear-shaped.
The grapefruit tree can grow to a height of 26 to 30 feet. Grapefruits
are round, with a diameter of between 4 and 6 inches. Their thin
skin may be either completely yellow or yellow with a pinkish hue.
The pulp of the fruit may be yellow, pinkish, or reddish. It can be
more or less sharp-tasting, acidic, sweet, and fragrant. 
 Benefits

High in vitamin C and potassium.

A good source of folate, iron, calcium, and other minerals. 
Pink and red varieties are high in beta carotene, a
precursor of vitamin A. 
High in fiber, low in calories. 
Contain bioflavonoids and other plant chemicals that
protect against cancer and heart disease. 
Agricultural Use of Grapefruit
As a relatively new food, the grapefruit has made great
advances in the past 75 years. In 1970, consumption of
grapefruit was temporarily heightened by a widely
promoted "grapefruit diet" plan claimed to achieve a
loss of 10 lbs (4.5 kg) in 10 days and continuous gradual
loss until the achievement of normal body weight. In
1983, the United States Department of Agriculture
Marketing Service reported that, among fresh fruits
and vegetables consumed in Metropolitan New York,
grapefruit was exceeded only by potatoes, lettuce,
oranges and apples.
 Agricultural Use of
Grapefruit cont.
Grapefruit is customarily a breakfast fruit. As an
appetizer before dinner, grapefruit halves may be
sweetened, lightly broiled, and served hot, often
topped with a maraschino cherry. The sections are
commonly used in fruit cups or fruit salads, in gelatins
or puddings and tarts. They are commercially canned
in syrup.
 Agricultural Use of Grapefruit
cont
In Australia, grapefruit is commercially processed as
marmalade. It may also be made into jelly.
The juice is marketed as a beverage fresh, canned, or
dehydrated as powder, or concentrated and frozen. It
can be made into excellent vinegar or carefully
fermented as wine.
Grapefruit peel is candied and is an important source
of pectin for the preservation of other fruits. The peel
oil, expressed or distilled, is commonly employed in
soft-drink flavoring.
 Non-Agricultural use of
Grapefruit
Grapefruit extract is user-friendly, versatile, easy to
use, and environmentally safe, so safe in fact that you
can use it to purify drinking water to kill disease
causing pathogens when traveling, or in cases of
emergency (ten drops per gallon of clear water). It is
often added to homemade cosmetic and medicinal
formulations to extend shelf-life.
 Patching Compounds

Add grapefruit extract to any patching, caulking, or

filling compounds to improve resistance to a broad-
spectrum of contamination. This is of particular value
when the substrate may contain moisture and/or some
residue of microorganisms. Citricidal® grapefruit
extract is soluble in water-based, alcohol-based, as well
as organic-solvent-based compounds.
Architectural Coatings (Paint).
Add Citricidal to any coating system, including primer
coats and finish coats, deck stains and sealers, clear
coatings and specialty finishes like STO(trowel able
finish system). Particularly effective in areas of high
humidity, such as restrooms, shower areas, and all
exteriors. Just 10 to 30 drops per gallon will greatly
increase resistance. (More can be added, but may
soften the film slightly. Use more only when fungus or
mildew threat is severe.)
 All-purpose Cleaning.
Hospitals, Schools, Day-Care Centers, Nursing Homes,
Residential and Commercial sites. Citricidal® has the potency
of some commonly used industrial disinfectants like
benzelthonium chloride, without the toxic side-effects. Use
Citricidal in bathrooms, on counters, food-prep areas,
garbage containers, and all other susceptible areas. Apply to
all common-use surfaces, such as telephone hand-set,
computer touch-screen, door knobs, and more. Citricidal can
be used alone or in combination with virtually any cleaning
agent. Always use Citricidal in the rinse water after any
cleaning job to leave a protective residue on tile and tile
grout, linoleum, vinyl tile and sheet flooring, painted
surfaces, etc. This will also keep sponges, string mops, and all
other cleaning tools sweet and clean smelling.
 Folklore uses of
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is believed to aids in weight loss. Grapefruit
is low in sodium, high in Fat burning enzymes and has
high water content. All these things combined speed up
the metabolism.

Therefore, grapefruit is a powerful fruit to eat for people

trying to get rid of that fatty bulge. In fact, people trying
to lose weight after holiday seasons should consider
eating more grapefruit. Detoxing the body by eating more
grapefruit as it will speed up the metabolism process.
Grapefruit reduces the symptoms and risk of Arthritis.
Grapefruit also prevent and lessen the symptoms of arthritis.
Salicylic acid found in grapefruit helps to dissolve inorganic
calcium found in the body. Inorganic calcium will build up in
the joints in the body and lead to severe joint discomfort
associated with arthritis. Drinking grapefruit juice in excess as
well as drinking apple cider vinegar, which also has acids capable
of dissolving inorganic calcium, is a great way to treat arthritis.
 Folklore cont.
Grapefruit also has the health benefit of lowering cholesterol. Also it
is used for Cold-pressed from the peel of the common grapefruit. It
has a fresh, sweet, bitter, citrus aroma. Cooling to the body and
uplifting to the mood.

Grapefruits will balance the nervous systems, relieves flu and will
help the respiratory system.

Drinking grapefruits juice will encourage healthy skin and is

normally used in treating acne.

The other benefit of grapefruit is the seeds. It is believed that the

seeds can get rid the body of Worm.
 Medicinal uses of Grapefruit
Grapefruit is not only a great breakfast item, but the extracts
from the seeds, pulp and inner rind can be helpful in fighting
both bacterial and parasitic infections.

Grapefruit oil and extracts have been used for muscle fatigue,
stiffness, acne, fluid retention, and skin tightening, and as an
antiseptic and astringent. They have also been touted for
aiding hair growth and reducing cellulite. Grapefruit increases
circulation, stimulates the lymphatic system, and may help to
regulate body weight with regular use. It is also a good source
of the antioxidant vitamin C.
 Neutroceutical use and
importance of grapefruit
Grapefruit essential oil is anti-infectious, anti-
inflammatory, anti-septic, detoxifying, anti-
depressant, immune boosting, skin-toning and
mentally rejuvenating. It is used to treat acne, oily
skin, cellulite, muscle stiffness, water retention,
obesity, colds, flu, depression, headaches, jet-lag,
stress and nervous exhaustion. It is good for use in a
diffuser to disinfect a room.
Cosmetic and personal care
Grapefruit is known as 'happy’ oil due to its uplifting
qualities and is liked by children for this reason; it is
said to improve concentration and self-confidence. It is
used in aromatherapy spa treatments to improve
lymphatic drainage and to ease muscle stiffness, by
dispersing lactic acids.

Grapefruit is also used as a fragrance component in the

perfumery industry, in soaps, cosmetics and
detergents.
 Cosmetic and personal care
cont.

Grapefruit extract works as an antimicrobial in

cosmetic and personal care products. The dose range
applied has been between 1000-10,000 ppm. Grapefruit
extract works as a cleaning agent in personal care
products.
 
 Holiopathic use of
Grapefruit
Grapefruit seed extract is a homeopathic remedy for a
variety of dog health problems, both internal and external.
Grapefruit seed extract is often called "nature's antiseptic."
It is credited for curing skin irritations, fungal infections,
viruses and parasite infestations.
There is no scientific evidence that grapefruit seed extract is
an effective treatment, and clinical tests indicate that
grapefruit seeds have little or no antimicrobial properties of
their own. In many commercial products, the additives and
preservatives are actually the ingredients that provide the
antibacterial properties.
 Holiopathic use of
Grapefruit

The fruit contains pectin, which is considered good for

settling an upset stomach, due to the fibrous content.

The pectin is also reported to bind carcinogenic

molecules to itself in the stomach, to be eliminated
later.

Considered a good source of vitamin C and the fruit

therefore has excellent antioxidant properties.
 Non-convention medicine
application of Grapefruit
Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) or otherwise known as
citrus seed extract is made from the white membranes,
seeds and pulp of grapefruit.  It has anti-viral,
antibacterial, and anti-fungal properties and is most
often used for the treatment of candidiasis, dandruff,
nausea, cold, throat infections, ear aches and diarrhea.
 Non-convention medicine
application of Grapefruit
There are many herbs and essential oils that kill
enterococcus, staphylococcus and other bacteria as well
as viruses, which antibiotics are unable to treat.

One of the most popular is grapefruit seed extract, or

GSE, made from the seeds and connecting tissue of
citrus fruit. However physicians using this unapproved,
unconventional therapy have no interest in creating a
medical controversy by reporting their results.