Essential Oil 50ml - Lime

Latin name: Citrus Aurantifolia

Part of the plant used: fruit peel

Source: Mexico

Extraction method: cold expression

Lime essential oil is obtained from Citrus aurantifolia, also known as Mexican or West Indian lime, as well as sour lime. The oil is extracted from the peel of the unripe fruit by cold pressing or from the peel and/or the whole ripe fruit by steam distillation. Lime oil has a strong citrus scent that immediately uplifts the mood upon smelling it, and it ranges in color from pale yellow to light olive.

Lime oil , when used in an oil burner, stimulates a tired mind and helps relieve anxiety, apathy, and depression. It is useful for reducing fevers associated with colds, sore throats, and the flu. It boosts immunity while relieving coughs, bronchitis, sinusitis, and asthma. It is said to be helpful for arthritis, rheumatism, and poor circulation, as well as for obesity and cellulite. This oil is good for the skin; it reduces oiliness and acne, and helps with herpes, insect bites, and cuts. However, oil obtained through cold pressing (as opposed to steam distillation) can cause photosensitivity and irritate the skin.

Limes originated in Asia but are now cultivated in most warm countries, including Italy, the Caribbean, and the Americas. A lime is green when unripe and turns yellow when ripe, and is typically about two inches in diameter. It was introduced to Europe by the Moors and from there spread to the Americas. Limes are said to have a lower vitamin C content than lemons. People often carried limes on long sea voyages to prevent sailors from becoming ill from vitamin C deficiency.