LIME WEST INDIAN OIL (MEXICO) - 100% PURE ESSENTIAL OIL (STEAM DISTILLED) - AROMATHERAPY GRADE - (CITRUS AURANTIIFOLIA)

Name: LIME WEST INDIAN OIL (MEXICO) - 100% PURE ESSENTIAL OIL (STEAM DISTILLED) - AROMATHERAPY GRADE - (CITRUS AURANTIIFOLIA)
Botanical Name:  Citrus aurantiifolia
Country of Origin: Mexico
Method of Extraction: Steam distillation
Plant Part: Peel
Aroma/Blending Note: Top
Blending Factor:  4 (see our website education tab for more info)
Blends well with: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Rose, Ylang Ylang, Grapefruit, Peppermint, Orange.

Description:
The Lime tree is a subtropical and tropical evergreen, a bushy tree that grows up to 12 feet and originated from South East Asia but now grows well in Southern Florida, Egypt, India Mexica and the West Indies.
The essential oil is produced from the peel of the fruit.
Limes were used famously by British sailors to prevent scurvy as it happens to be an excellent source of vitamin C, a nutrient not readily available to sailors during this period. This was considered a secret of the British Navy for many years, as their sailors were able to stay at sea for longer periods of time without being made ill from scurvy.
Lime has a zesty, citrusy, sweet and fruity-lime aroma. Lime fruit is similar in many ways to lemon, and the essential oils of both have a very sweet citrus smell to them and have similar uses in aromatherapy.
Lime essential oil is known for brightening moods, for clearing acne and cellulite, it is also known to help with breathing, for those with bronchitis. Lime is also disinfecting and cleansing, it makes for an excellent bath additive or before shower scrub. Some more traditional uses: to purify the air, for alertness, to relieve coughs or congestion, for uplifting and cheering the spirit, to heal colds, flu or inflammations. Lime may cause skin sensitivity to bright sunlight.

Properties:
Antiviral, astringent, antibacterial, desinfectant and antiseptic.

Massage: 
It can provide great pain relief from chronic joint pain or muscular aches and pains. Add to your massage oil and use when down with a fever to help boost the immune system.

Skincare:
Because of its antibacterial properties, it can be applied to small wounds and cuts, burns and bites to disinfect and speed up healing. Lime essential oil is also useful for cleansing acne and limiting future outbreaks by adding a couple of drop to your facial cleanser. It is astringent and antioxidant, so mixed into your favourite face oil like jojoba it can be helpful with rejuvenating the skin. It can help clear dark spots on the skin, age spots, old acne scars and is effective against wrinkles as well. Make sure to limit sun exposure for 24 hours after applying.

Haircare:
Lime oil can help with scalp issues like dandruff, simply add a few drops to your shampoo, leaving your hair healthy and shiny.

Homecare:
When added to white vinegar and maybe with some lemon oil as well, it will be a powerful disinfectant, ready to clean all areas in your home. It will leave all surfaces disinfected, clean and your home smelling fresh.

Diffuser:
Diffuse lime oil when colds and flu are doing the rounds as an antiviral to help keep your family healthy and to help lift the spirits when down with an illness. It can help ease congestion associated with colds, flu or bronchitis and improve the immune system. Inhale this oil to reduce stress and anxiety. Lime is an excellent air purifier for the home and office clearing fungal spores, bacteria and allergens.
 

Caution: 
Lime oil (as well as almost all citrus-based oils) can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight. It is strongly advised not to use any citrus-based oil on the skin before going outside in the sun for extended periods of time. Distilled lime, however, is not phototoxic.