Lime Essential Oil
$192.00
Lime essential oil has a fresh, sweet scent and is energising and uplifting. Our lime essential oil is distilled, not expressed, therefore is not phototoxic.
How to use?
4-5 drops in bath, on tissue or in a vaporiser. 15 drops in 50ml carrier.
WARNING – do not apply undiluted or internally. Keep away from children and eyes. Store in a cool, dark place.
| Latin Name |
Citrus aurantifolia |
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Synonyms |
C. medica var. acida, C.latifolia, Mexican lime, West Indian lime, sour lime. |
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Plant family |
Rutaceae |
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Extraction |
Steam Distillation of the peel |
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Origin |
Native to south Asia cultivated in Florida, the West Indies, Central America and Italy |
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Plant characteristics |
A small evergreen tree up to 4.5 metres high, stiff sharp spines. Pale green colour, half the size of a lemon |
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Oil characteristics |
A pale yellow/olive-green liquid, sweet odour. A water-white or pale yellow liquid with fresh scent. |
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Traditional use |
Was used in place of lemon for: fever, infections, sore throats etc. Calming, soothing, clearing, balancing, tonic. |
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Blends well with |
Neroli, citronella, lavender, lavendin, rosemary, clary sage essential oils |
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Cautions and comments |
Non-toxic, non-irritant, non-sensitizing. The expressed ‘peel’ oil is phototoxic – ours is distilled |
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Main chemical constituents |
Limonene, pinenes, camphene, sabinene, citral, cymene, cineols and linalool |
Suitable for : All skin