Lime Essential Oil

Latin name: Citrus AurantifoliaPart of the plant used: fruit peelSource: MexicoExtraction method: cold expressionLime essential oil is obtained from Citrus aurantifolia, also known as Mexican or West Indian lime, as well as sour lime. The oil is extracted from the peel of the unripe skin by cold expression or from the peel and/or from the whole ripe fruit by steam distillation. Lime oil has a strong citrus smell that immediately boosts the mood when smelling it, and is pale yellow to light olive. Lime oil, when used in an oil burner, stimulates the tired mind and helps relieve anxiety, apathy, and depression. It is useful for reducing fevers associated with colds, sore throat, and flu. It boosts immunity while relieving cough, bronchitis, sinusitis, and asthma. It is said to be useful for arthritis, rheumatism, and poor circulation, as well as obesity and cellulite. This oil is good for the skin; It reduces oil and acne, helps with herpes, insect bites, and cuts. However, the oil obtained through cold expression (as opposed to steam distillation) can cause photosensitivity and irritate the skin. Limes are native to Asia, but are now grown in most warm countries such as Italy, the West Indies, and the Americas. The lime is green when raw and ripe to yellow, and is usually about two inches in diameter. He was introduced to Europe by the Moors and from there emigrated to the Americas. Lime is said to have a lower vitamin C content than lemons. People often transported limes on long boat voyages to prevent sailors from getting sick from vitamin C deficiency.