Lime Essential Oil:
Lime is a hybrid citrus fruit, scientifically known as Citrus aurantifolia, belongs to Rutaceae family (citrus family). Lime is a evergreen tree which is typically round, lime green and having 3-6 centimeter in diameter & growing between 6 to 13 feet in height containing acidic juices a vesicles. Lime tree is short, bushy and has dark green leaves with white blossoms and green oval fruit . It is native to Southeast Asia and also cultivated in Egypt, Asia etc. Lime oil stimulates refreshing properties.
Extraction Process-
Lime oil is extracted from fresh or dried peel of lime either by cold pressing or by steam distillation method.
Properties of Lime Oil-
Lime oil is either pale yellow or light olive in colour, sharp citrus smell and very sweet, fresh & tart.
Blending Well With-
Lime oil is blends with citronella, clary sage, rosemary, lavender, neroli and ylang ylang oils.
Chemical Composition of Lime Oil-
It is composed of α-pinene, β-pinene, myrecene, limonene, terpinolene, cineole, linalool, borneol, citral, neral acetate and geranyl acetate.
22 Surprising Uses and Benefits of Lime Oil-
- It is antibacterial in nature so it helps in killings of bacteria that cause diarrhea, food poisoning, cholera and typhoid.
- It is used to tighten loose muscles and gives firmness, fitness and youth feelings.
- It is used to detoxify liver.
- It is used as preservative as it prevent fruits from turning brown or spoil.
- It is used in add flavor to citrus infused dishes.
- It helps in cure of infections of throat, colon, mouth, intestine, stomach and urinary system.
- It is used to heal or relieve skin sores, rashes, psoriasis, gangrene, open ulcers and carbuncles.
- Being an astringent, it cures toothaches, promotes good oral health and also protects teeth from falling out.
- It is used to relieve respiratory issues as it can treat bronchitis, effective against viral infections like flu, cough, cold, mumps and measles.
- It is also used as face scrub as it revitalize the skin.
- It contains antioxidant as it can reduce dark spots due to aging.
- It is also used in insect repellent.
- As it stimulate refreshing properties so used to focus, mental clarity and uplifting energies.
- Lime oil is used as ingredient in pickles, jams, marmalades, sauces, squash, sorbets, desserts, beverages, cosmetics and other industrial products.
- It helps boost immune system.
- It is also used as vaporizer as it can relieve stress, exhaustion and anxiety or calm mind.
- It is used for treatment of bleeding, cut and wounds as it promotes the coagulation of blood or contracting blood vessels so it can stop bleeding.
- It is used to wash out impurities and promote growth of new skin cells.
- It is used for treatment of rheumatism and arthritis.
- It is also used in making fragrance.
- It is used for household cleaners, detergents, soaps and other beauty products.
- It is used to remove grease spots and stickers residues on the surfaces.
Safety and Precautions-Avoid using in direct sunlight because lime oil is photosensitive so it can cause skin irritation and dark pigmentation. Excessive use of oil can cause skin sensitization.