Lime, Cold Pressed

Extraction Method:

Expressed/Cold Pressed

Part of Plant: 

Peel

Country of Origin: 

Italy

Growing Method:

Cultivated

Description:

This is a small evergreen tree that produces a small, bitter fruit very similar to Lemon.  The fruits themselves are green in colour with a green fleshy interior.

Colour: 

Yellow Green

Aromatic Description: 

Lime has a crisp, sweet, fresh smell characteristic of citrus products

Strength of Aroma:

Medium

Blends well with:

Bergamot, Cedarwood, Geranium Bourbon, Grapefruit Pink and White, Lavender (all types), Lemon, Mandarin, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange Sweet, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Rose Absolutes, Rosemary (Both Varieties), Rosewood, Tangerine, Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang

Aromatic Note:

Middle

Consistency:

Thin

Common Uses: 

Lime essential oil has a crisp, refreshing citrus scent that has been used by aromatherapists for its uplifting and revitalizing properties.

Its astringent, toning and refreshing properties help clear oily congested skin.

Lime is motivating, relieving depression and increasing morale. 

Unlike other citruses, the peel may be distilled or pressed. 

Therapeutic Actions: 

Antiseptic, antiviral, astringent, bactericide, disinfectant, febrifuge, haemostatic, insecticide, tonic.

Works with the following Body Systems:

Antimicrobial, Digestive, Lymphatic, Nervous, Skin care

Best form of Application:

To skin - Massage, compress, bath, skin care

Inhalation – direct inhalation, diffuser, oil vaporiser

Shelf life: 

Users can expect a shelf life of 6 Months to 1 Year with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight).

Cautions: 

Cold Pressed Lime essential oil is phototoxic. Users should avoid direct sunlight after application. Distilled Lime is the essential oil generally used in skin care.

History:

Lime has been used historically to prevent sailors long at sea from developing scurvy