Botanical Name: Citrus medica

Family: Rutaceae

Country of Origin: Mexico

Part of Plant Used: Peel of the fruit

Blends Well With: Bergamot, cedarwood, geranium, grapefruit, lavender, lemon, mandarin, neroli, nutmeg, orange, palmarosa, petitgrain, rose, rosemary, rosewood, tangerine, vetiver, ylang ylang

Common Uses: Acne, asthma, chilblains, colds, dull skin, flu, varicose veins, digestive problems, lymphatic system and secretions, gall bladder, congestion, anemia, convalescence, obesity, water retention bronchitis, catarrhal, anxiety, depression

Characteristics: The cold expression lime oil has a fresh, sweet, citrus peel odour. The steam distilled lime oil has a sweeter fresh fragrance reminiscent of lime beverages

Extraction Method: Cold expression of peel of the unripe fruit and steam distillation of the whole ripe fruit

Healing Properties: Antiseptic, antiviral, astringent, bactericide, disinfectant, febrifuge, hemostatic, restorative, tonic