Lime Essential Oil

Lime Essential Oil

Botanical Name

Alternative Names

Source Location

Plant part used

Citrus aurantifolia

Mexico

Rind/peel

Extraction Method

Color

Consistency

Aroma Strength

Cold pressed

Warm Green

Thin

Medium

Fragrance

Fresh, citrusy, sweet, slightly tart

Benefits

Treats fevers, infections, sore throats and boosts immunity. Use for acne, asthma, chilblains, colds, dull skin, flu, and varicose veins.

Blends Well With

Citronella, Lemon, Orange, Neroli, Lavender, Rosemary, Clary Sage, Vanilla

Constituents

a-pinene, B-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, limonene, y-terpinene, terpinolene, octanal, nonanal, tetradecanal, pentadecanal, trans-a-bergaptene, caryophyllene, B-bisabolene, geranial, neryl acetate, geranyl acetate, a-terpineo, linalool

Properties

Antibacterial, antirheumatic, antiscorbutic, antiseptic, antiviral, febrifuge, restorative

Safety

May be photo sensitizing; exposure to sunlight should be limited for 24 hours where it has been applied to the skin.