Lime essential oil is
extracted from Citrus
aurantifolia (also known as
Citrus medica var. acida and
C. latifolia) of the Rutaceae
family and is also known as
Mexican and West Indian
lime, as well as sour
lime.
It is an evergreen tree
that grows up to four and a
half metres high, with oval
leaves and thorns. It has
white fragrant flowers
followed by green fruit. A
native to Asia. Distilled lime is
not photo-toxic.
Lime is a clear smelling
citrus oil can help lift
depression and lighten your
mood when feeling blue. It is
used to fight cellulite and to
tone the skin in general.
Originally from Asia, it is
now cultivated in most warm
countries, especially Italy,
the West Indies and the
Americas. The fruit is green
and although there are many
varieties they usually
measure about two inches in
diameter. It is used to flavor
ginger ale and cola drinks,
and also used in the
perfume industry
Lime oil has a sharp,
citrus peel smell and is pale
yellow to light olive in
color.
Lime oil can be extracted
by expression or by
distillation - the peel of the
unripe skin by cold expression
or the peel and /or the whole
ripe fruit by steam
distillation.
Latin Name: Citrus
aurantifolia of the
rutaceae family. Natural
Touch Aromatherapy's Lime
essential oil is distilled from
the peels of Mexican limes.
Distilled lime peel essential oil
is, unlike the cold-pressed
version, is not phototoxic and
is safer to use on the skin.
The essential oil is a yellow-
green liquid with a rich,
sweet, lime-citrus aroma.
A light, fresh aroma that
energises, restores and
uplifts. It has many of the
same properties as Lemon.
Lime Mexican
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