Botanical Name: Citrus aurantifolia
Country of Origin: Mexico
Cultivation: Ethical Farmed
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Distillation Date: Jul 2022
Minimum Shelf Life: 3 years
Plant Part: Peel
Perfume Note: Top
Aroma: Sharp, fresh, sweet, citrus
Blends well with: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Neroli, Orange Sweet, Rosemary, Tangerine, Vanilla, Wintergreen, Ylang Ylang Complete
Our Lime essential oil is steam distilled and safe for skin use without phototoxicity. Its antibacterial nature plus fresh clean aroma is a good addition in natural household cleaning, particularly kitchen counters, cutting boards, and bathroom.
Lime essential oil has antispasmodic properties beneficial for coughs and colds caused by congestion of the throat and chest. A few drops in an oil diffuser or diffuser provides a happy, fresh, perky exhilarating aroma and blends well with Orange Sweet and Ylang Ylang for an exotic tropical blend. Lime is also an excellent choice in clarifying blends for oily skin and acne.
Lime essential oil used in aromatherapy helps with respiratory problems, catarrh and sinusitis, and is also good for skin, muscles and joints.
Batch specific GC/MS analysis for this essential oil is available by clicking on the green tab above.
Aromatherapy use: acne, anemia, antiseptic, bactericidal, brittle nails, boils, chilblains, corns, cuts, oily skin, herpes, insect bites, mouth ulcers, spots, varicose veins, warts, arthritis, cellulitis, high blood pressure, nosebleeds, obesity, poor circulation, rheumatism, asthma, throat infections, bronchitis, catarrh, colds, flu, fever
General use: Oil diffusers, potpourri, as a blending ingredient for adding pure essential oil essence to massage oil, perfume, bath oil, bath salt, bath and shower gels, spa treatment oils and creams, soap making, candle making
Contraindications: Non-toxic, although possible skin irritation and/or sensitization may occur in some individuals.