| Lime Cold Pressed |
| Botanical Name Citrus aurantifolia |
Family Name Rutaceae |
Origin Asia |
Note Top note |
Part Used Rind |
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| Description | Resembes a lemon but more greenish. The fruit measures about 5cm in diameter. The expressed oil is much lighter and has a sweeter fragrance. |
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| Extraction | Cold pressed |
| Constituents | Linalool, Terpineol, Linalyl acetate, Bergaptene, Limonene, Pinene, Sabinene, Terpinoline |
| Properties | Antiscorbutic, Antiseptic, Antiviral, Aperitif, Astringent, bacteriacide, Disinfectant, Febrifuge, Haemostatic, Insecticide, Restorative, Tonic |
| Indications | Activating and stimulating. Eases coughs and congestion. A tonic to the immune system. Digestive stimulant. |
| Precautions | Can cause photosensitization to ultraviolet rays from the sun and other sources. Avoid exposure to ultraviolet rays for a minimum of 4 hours following use. |
| Blends | Angelica, Bergamot, Geranium, Linden Blossom, Lavender, Neroli, Nutmeg, Palmarosa, Rose, Violet, Ylang Ylang |