Botanical Name: Citrus aurantifolia
Country of Origin: Mexico
Cultivation: Organic
Extraction Method: Certified Organic, Expressed/Cold Pressed
Distillation Date: Apr 2024
Minimum Shelf Life: 3 years
Plant Part: Peel
Perfume Note: Top
Aroma: Sharp, fresh, sweet, citrus
Blends well with: Bergamot, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Lemon, Neroli, Orange Sweet, Rosemary, Tangerine, Vanilla, Wintergreen, Ylang Ylang Complete
This is a USDA-NOP certified organic, cold-pressed Lime essential oil, derived from high-quality lime peels through a careful cold-press extraction process that preserves its natural potency and aromatic profile. Please note that for skin applications, we recommend using our Lime Essential Oil, which is produced through steam distillation to ensure safety, as it does not exhibit phototoxicity and is suitable for topical use. This cold-pressed lime oil is perfect for artisans creating candles and household aromatic products. It boasts a rich citrus aroma that is more intense and natural compared to steam-distilled lime oil, with a subtle tartness that adds a fresh, invigorating scent to any creation.
Due to Lime's inherent antibacterial properties and its invigorating, bright, and tangy citrus aroma, the essential oil makes an excellent addition to natural household cleaning routines. It is particularly effective when used in the kitchen for disinfecting cutting boards, countertops, and bathroom surfaces, promoting a fresh and hygienic environment.
Lime essential oil also possesses antispasmodic properties that can be beneficial in soothing coughs and colds caused by congestion in the throat and chest. A few drops added to an oil diffuser can fill a space with a lively, uplifting, and revitalizing scent, enhancing mood and energizing the atmosphere. When blended with other essential oils like Orange Sweet and Ylang Ylang, it creates an exotic tropical scent profile perfect for relaxation or invigorating your surroundings.
Lime essential oil used in aromatherapy helps with respiratory problems, catarrh and sinusitis, and is also good for skin, muscles and joints.
Batch specific GC/MS analysis for this essential oil is available by clicking on the green tab above.
Aromatherapy use: acne, anemia, antiseptic, bactericidal, brittle nails, boils, chilblains, corns, cuts, oily skin, herpes, insect bites, mouth ulcers, spots, varicose veins, warts, arthritis, cellulitis, high blood pressure, nosebleeds, obesity, poor circulation, rheumatism, asthma, throat infections, bronchitis, catarrh, colds, flu, fever
General use: Oil diffusers, potpourri, as a blending ingredient for adding pure essential oil essence to massage oil, perfume, bath oil, bath salt, bath and shower gels, spa treatment oils and creams, soap making, candle making
Contraindications: Phototoxic - not recommended in formulations for skin application