| Botanical Name: | Citrus Aurantifolia |
| Country of origin: | India |
| Source: | Peels |
| Cultivation: | Conventional |
| Colour & Odor: | Pale yellow to light greenish yellow in color with fresh, sharp citrusy aroma., |
| Extraction Method: | Cold Pressed Method |
| Specific Gravity: | 0.869 - 0.909 |
| Optical Rotation: | 2° to -12° |
| Flash Point: | 88°C |
| Components: | Limonene, Gamma-Terpinene, Beta-Pinene. |
| Solubility: | Soluble in Alcohol & Oil and insoluble in water. |
| Shelf Life: | 3 years |
| Storage: | Cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. |
| Blends well with: | Lime oil blends easily with any other oil but perfectly blends with lavender, neroli, ylang-ylang, Angelica, Bergamot, Carrot seed, Citronella, Geranium, and Vanilla, clary sage. |
| Uses: | Lime essential oil is an oil, which is the necessity of a household. People use it for different purposes because of which a person can add some new taste. As it is sour in taste, it is better used in the spicy dishes of any kind to add a distinctive taste in it. A boring dish may also get into limelight just because of the lime oil. However, it is very useful, for the mental exercise. Through a research, it has been concluded that people can use its aroma just to improve concentration. It also protects the carpets and leather products from getting a spot or stain. It provides relief to foot for relaxing. People will wonder but it is diluted in milk and drink in some parts of the world. It is a surprising taste. Apart from that, they will also help in providing the relaxation to mind and stay away fear. Lime oil contains a chemical substance because of which a person can use it for a better digestion. Most of the skin problems can be eliminated through this oil. However, it should be kept away from direct sunlight from last 12 hours. Also, this oil must not be provided to the children below 6 years of age. |
| Therapeutic Benefits: | People take lime essential oil when they are suffering from the problem of diarrhea. This is the case when it is used as per the prescription of doctors. Many other uses of it are there as it is very effective for the skin. Girls use this oil while coming from the outside or going out to protect their complexion. In many face washes, it is used as the main element. As lime has Vitamin C contained in it, it is used to cure eye problems. Mix it with honey and drink a glass of water and that will help you in recovering obesity. |