Lime- Steam Distilled Essential Oil

Description

Description: Lime essential oil is obtained through distillation of the fruit rinds.

Characteristics: Clear, dark-greenish yellow oil with a citrus-like aroma with a tart and sweet undertone.

Properties: Anti-septic, anti-viral, astringent, aperitif, bactericidal, disinfectant, febrifuge, hemostatic, restorative, and tonic substance. Constituents: alpha-Pinene, beta-pinene, Myrcene, Limonene, Terpinolene, Cineole, Linalool, Borneol, Citral, Neral Acetate, Geranyl Acetate.

Uses: Used against many viral infections such as the common colds, flu, and coughs, stops bleeding by promoting blood coagulation, helps restore energy, prevents aging symptoms, useful in treating food poisoning and typhoid. Aside from its medicinal uses, it can also be used as an anti-depressant and anti-arthritic, aid in reducing pain in muscles and joints and it is a very good anti-oxidant.

Blends well with Clary Sage, Lavender, Neroli, Ylang Ylang

Safety: Photosensitive, avoid contact with eyes and mouth. For topical use only and should be diluted before applied to the skin.