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Lime Essential Oil - 10ml
Latin Name Citrus aurantifolia
Plant Family Rutaceae
Extraction Method Expressed from the semi ripe peel
Country of Origin South America
Useful to cool fevers associated with colds, sore throats and flu and aids the immune system while easing coughs, bronchitis and sinusitis, as well as helping asthma. Lime oil can stimulate and refresh a tired mind and helps with depression.
It can be helpful for arthritis, rheumatism and poor circulation, as well as for obesity and cellulite and has an astringent and toning action to clear oily skin and acne, and also helps with herpes, insect bites and cuts.
Chemical Constituents
Linalool, Terpineol (Alcohols), Citral (Aldehyde), Linalyl acetate (Ester), Bergaptene (Lactone), Limonene, Pinene, Sabinene, Terpinoline (Terpenes).
Precautions
obtained from cold expression can cause photosensitivity in strong sunshine and can irritate the skin