Lime essential oil

Lime essential oil (Lime organic)

Citrus aurantifolia

Ingredients: 100% organic and therapeutic lime essential oil

Country of origin: Spain

Extraction method: cold pressing

Plant part: peel

Shelf life: 24 months

Storage conditions: in a cool, dark place at a temperature not higher than +15°C (it is preferable to store in the refrigerator if you rarely use it). Avoid direct sunlight and warm/hot surfaces. Do not expose to oxidation and ingress of air.

Therapeutic effect:

Antiseptic, antiviral, antipyretic, astringent, antidepressant, antimicrobial, hemostatic, depurative

Symptoms for which lime essential oil is recommended for use:

Antiseptic: Lime essential oil is a highly effective disinfectant. This essential oil is especially useful as a first aid for wounds to disinfect. Simply add one or two drops of lime essential oil to a tablespoon of organic carrier oil. When applying to the skin, consider the phototoxicity of this cold-pressed oil under the influence of ultraviolet light.

Antibacterial action: Lime essential oil can not only protect against infections, but can also fight infections that are already present, whether they are outside or inside the body. The list of skin conditions that this oil can help with includes acne, eczema, psoriasis and ulcers.

You can benefit from lime essential oil by using it to treat ailments like sore throat, diarrhea.

Antiviral action: Viruses are the cause of common diseases such as colds and flu. Not only can lime essential oil help fight viruses, but it can also protect you from contracting them. Like citrus, it is rich in vitamin C, which strengthens the immune system. Its essential oil, meanwhile, has natural antiviral components.

Antipyretic: As a natural antipyretic, lime essential oil also helps reduce body temperature while eliminating the cause of fever.

Antidepressant: Sharing the antidepressant properties of other citrus fruits such as orange and lemon, lime essential oil also helps relieve feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression by lowering heart rate and cortisol levels. Cortisol is known as the main stress hormone.

Methods of use:

Diffusion, nasal inhalation, steam inhalation, general massage and massage of reflex points in diluted form, dermal application, point application in diluted form, oral (internal) use in therapeutic doses under the supervision of a doctor or aromatherapist

Precautions and contraindications:

• Do not use essential oil for intravenous or intramuscular injections

• Do not apply essential oil directly to mucous membranes, nose, eyes, ear canal, etc

• Never heat lime essential oil for diffusion. Use only a special diffuser for spraying essential oils

• Cold-pressed lime essential oil is phototoxic. Avoid applying to skin before going out in the sun. After applying such an essential oil to the skin, 12-24 hours should pass from the moment of use.

• Lime essential oil is rich in monoterpenes, so it is prone to oxidation. If your oil has oxidized, it should not be used on the skin. To minimize the risk of skin application, this essential oil should be stored in the refrigerator.

You can buy therapeutic quality lime essential oil in the Aroma Fields online store or on the brand's Instagram account .