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Lime Oil
Lime was introduced to the New World by Spanish and Portuguese
sailors. Lime has been used historically to prevent sailors long
at sea from developing scurvy. Today it is used in perfumes, skin
care products and the food and beverage industry.
| Essential Oil |
Lime Oil |
| Botanical Name |
Citrus Aurantifolia |
| Origin |
Brazil, Italy, Mexico, North America, West Indies |
| Fragrance |
Citrus, sweet, zesty |
| Aromatic Benefits |
Anxiety, cheering, cleansing, concentration, energizing,
equalizing, exhaustion, invigorating, refreshing, stimulating, uplifting |
| Physical Uses |
Antibacterial, antibiotic, antidepressant, antiseptic, astringent,
dandruff, headaches, normal skin, oily skin, rheumatism, toning |
| Precautions |
Phototoxic. May irritate sensitive skin. |
| Note |
This information is not intended to replace the care of a qualified physician or aromatherapist
and is for informational purposes only. The applications mentioned above can not be guaranteed to
work for everyone and the information should not be taken as being absolute. |
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