Lime Citrus aurantifolia Essential Oil Information

Lime Essential Oil |
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Botanical Name |
Alternative Names |
Source Location |
Plant part used |
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Citrus aurantifolia |
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Mexico |
Rind/peel |
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Extraction Method |
Color |
Consistency |
Aroma Strength |
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Cold pressed |
Warm Green |
Thin |
Medium |
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Fragrance |
Fresh, citrusy, sweet, slightly tart |
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Benefits |
Treats fevers, infections, sore throats and boosts immunity. Use for acne, asthma, chilblains, colds, dull skin, flu, and varicose veins. |
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Blends Well With |
Citronella, Lemon, Orange, Neroli, Lavender, Rosemary, Clary Sage, Vanilla |
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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 |
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Properties |
Antibacterial, antirheumatic, antiscorbutic, antiseptic, antiviral, febrifuge, restorative |
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Safety |
May be photo sensitizing; exposure to sunlight should be limited for 24 hours where it has been applied to the skin. |
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