| Common name |
Lime |
| Botanical name |
Citrus aurantifolia |
| Method of Extraction |
expressed |
| Plant Part |
peel |
| Country of Origin |
Mexico |
| Note |
Top |
| Appearance |
pale yellow-green to olive green mobile liquid |
| Aroma |
fresh rich sweet citrus odour |
| Major Constituents |
α-pinene, β-pinene, limonene |
| Properties |
refreshing, uplifting, stimulating to digestive system, detoxifying |
| Traditional Uses |
fatigue, oily skin, digestive and respiratory conditions |
| Blends well with |
bergamot, clary sage, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, mandarin, sweet orange, patchouli, rosemary |
| Cautions |
Phototoxic. Avoid sun exposure for up to 12 hours after using any preparation containing Lime Essential Oil on the skin |
