Essential Oil 500ml - Lima

Latin name: Citrus AurantifoliaPart of the plant used: fruit peelSource: MexicoExtraction method: cold expressionEssential lime oil is obtained from Citrus aurantifolia, also known as Mexican or West Indian lime, as well as agricultural lime. The oil is extracted from the rind of unripe skin by cold expression or from the rind and/or from all ripe fruit by steam distillation. The lime oil has a strong citrus scent that immediately stimulates the state of mind when smelling, and is pale yellow to light olive in color. The lime oil, when used in an oil burner, stimulates the tired mind and helps to alleviate anxiety, apathy and depression. It is useful for reducing fevers associated with colds, sore throats and flu. Increases immunity while relieving coughs, bronchitis, sinusitis and asthma. It is useful for arthritis, rheumatism and poor circulation, as well as for obesity and cellulitis. This oil is good for the skin; Reduce grease and acne, help with herpes, insect bites and cuts. However, it is accepted that if obtained through cold expression (unlike steam distillation) it can cause photosensitivity and irritate the skin. Limes are originally from Asia, but are now cultivated in most warm countries such as Italy , the Antilles and the Americas. The lime is green when it is raw and ripe to yellow, and is generally approximately two inches in diameter. It was introduced in Europe by residents and then emigrated to the Americas. It is said that limes have lower vitamin C content than lemons. People often carried limes on long trips by boat to prevent mariners from suffering from vitamin C deficiency.