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Lime Organic Essential Oil

Lime Organic Essential Oil

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Botanical Name: Citrus Aurantifolia

Botanical Family: Rutaceae

Main Constituents:
Limonene: 49.37%
g-Terpinene: 13.06%
Terpinolene: 9.23%

Plant Part: Peel of young limes

Origin: Sri Lanka

Cultivation Method: USDA Certified Organic

Processing Method: Steam Distilled

Approximate Shelf Life: 1 - 2 years

Aromatic Scent: A medium strength top note.  Citrus, Cool, Fresh, Fruity, Sweet

Blends Well With: Allspice, Bay, Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Cinnamon Bark, Clary Sage, Clove Bud, Cypress, Ginger, Grapefruit, Lavender, Lemon, Melissa, Neroli, Orange, Petitgrain, Turmeric, Vetiver and Ylang-ylang.

 

Analgesic, Anti-anxiety, Anti-bacterial, Anti-fungal, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-microbial, Antioxidant, Anti-spasmodic, Anti-viral, Astringent, Immuno-stimulant, Toner

 

See our General Safety Guidelines for recommended usage.

This oil is safe for children.

Add a maximum of 15 drops (0.75 mL) to 5 mL of carrier oil (or 15%) for topical applications. 

Can be used topically to:

  • Aid against muscle spasms
  • Reduce inflammation
  • Sooth achy muscles
  • Fight fatigue
  • Ease depression
  • Boost mood
  • Prevent or fight infection
  • Relieve stress and anxiety
  • Fight free radicals
  • Cleanse liver
  • Aid digestion
  • Fight respiratory infection
  • Stimulate immune system
  • Sooth psoriasis
  • Reduce signs of aging
  • Treat Acne

Can be diffused or inhaled to:

  • Fight fatigue
  • Ease depression
  • Boost mood
  • Relieve stress and anxiety
  • Stimulate immune system
  • Fight respiratory infection
  • Purify the air

Can be used around the house to:

  • Disinfect surfaces/filters – try adding drops or spray to furnace/air/vacuum filters! *avoid open flame
  • Freshen Laundry
  • Remove sticky residue (stickers, glue)
  • Shine tarnished silver

 

Lime supports the 2nd, 4th, and 5th chakras.

 

Tisserand and Young have shown that Lime oil has a low risk of sensitization. [1] 

Avoid old or oxidized Lime oil.  Store in refrigerator to extend shelf life.

We do not recommend topical use in concentrations above 15%

This oil is safe for children.

Distilled lime oil is not phototoxic.

This oil has GRAS status.  (Generally regarded as safe)

References

  1. Tisserand & Young Essential Oil Safety, 2ndEdition Churchill Livingstone Elsevier. Edinburg 2014 

Extreme overuse of essential oils can be very dangerous, and even fatal in rare cases(ingestion by children).  Always follow our General Safety Guidelines and dilute your oils.  Some people may have adverse or allergic reactions.  Do not ingest essential oil.  Avoid contact with eyes and sensitive areas.  Keep out of reach of children.  

All of our oils are of USDA certified organic origin, 100% natural, non-GMO, and Cruelty-Free, unless otherwise stated.  Any inquiries can be sent to mountainwellnessproducts@gmail.ca