Lime essential oil (Citrus aurantifolia) Lime is useful for acne, boils, chilblains, cellulite, cuts,wounds & oily skin. Lime essential oil can also help relieve arthritus & rheumatism, asthma, colds, flu and a sore throat.
Latin name (INCI) :Citrus aurantifolia Note : Top Method of extraction : Cold expression of the peel of the unripe fruit Aroma: Refreshing, tangy, fruity Principal properties and indications : Refreshing, vitalising, uplifting
Use for Lime essential oil:
Circulatory system: Helps improve circulation, boosts the immune system and useful for blancing blood pressure.
Digestive system: Stimulates poor appetite, relieves heartburn and indegestion.
Musles and joints: Useful for arthritis, gout and rheumatism.
Nervous system: Uplifting those depressed or mentally run down.
Respiratory system: Relieves sore throats, useful for asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, colds, coughs and flu.
Skin : Recommended for acne, boils, chilblains, cellulite, cuts,wounds oily skin, mouth ulcers and warts.
Lime essential oil lifts the heart chakra and clears solar plexus.
Practical uses for Lime Essential oil:
Lime oil is good for a leg, anti-cellulite or warming friction massage, or diluted and rubbed into the chest for colds, or as an astringent facial.
Lime essential oil makes an excellent warming bath in winter, or a refreshing energising bath in summer, also use in a mouth gargle to help a sore throat.
Applied as a poultice for fever or inhaled for any breathing problems or congestion.
CAUTIONS: Do not apply directly to the skin, dilute with a carrier oil. Lime essential oil should be used in moderation as it may irritate skin, especially if it is exposed to sunshine after application.
WHY NOT MAKE IT PART OF AN AROMA KIT?
100ml Grapeseed or Sweet almond oil
3 Essential oils of your choice from the list
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