Lime, Distilled Essential Oil
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Lime distilled essential oil can be used in sleepy and meditative blends. Since this oil is distilled, it is approved for internal use. This lime has an indefinite shelf life where as the Mexican Lime is about two years. Citrus aurantifolia is also known as Citrus medica var. acida, Citrus latifolia, Mexican lime, West Indian lime and sour lime. There are several other species of limes, such as the Italian lime or Citrus limetta, which is used to produce oil called limette. The leech-lime or Citrus hystrix is also used to produce an essential oil called combava. The lime shares many qualities with lemon and the essential oils are often used in place of one another. It is very good for sore throats, fevers, infections and colds. It was once used as a remedy for dyspepsia with glycerin of pepsin. The distilled lime presents little risk of photosensitization or skin irritation. Chemical profile of the distilled is not as extensive as the pressed.
Additional Information
| Product No. | 01-lim00-group |
|---|---|
| GCC | DS-GP West Indies |
| Common Name | Lime, Distilled Lime |
| Scientific Name | Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus medica var. acida, Citrus latifolia |
| Family Name | Rutaceae |
| Indigenous Country | West Indies |
| Country Of Production | West Indies |
| History | The lime is native to the Indo-Malayan region. It was unknown in Europe before the Crusades and it is assumed to have been carried to North Africa and the Near East by Arabs and taken by Crusaders from Palestine to Mediterranean Europe. In the mid-13th Ce |
| history_cont | No |
| Plant Description | The lime tree is exceedingly vigorous; may be shrubby or range from 6 1/2 to 13 ft (2-4 m) high, with many slender, spreading branches, and usually has numerous, very sharp, axillary spines to 3/8 in (1 cm) long. The evergreen, alternate leaves are pleasa |
| Parts Processed | whole fruit |
| Processing Methods | Steam Distilled |
| Color Range | Pale Greenish-Yellow |
| Chemical Constituents | Class: Terpene. Limonene, y-terpinene, a-phellandrene, b-pinene, a-thujene, no couramins |
| Yin/Yang | Yin |
| Physical Uses | Anti-anemic, anti-bacterial, antimicrobal, antirheumatic, anti-sclerotic, antiscorbutic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, antitoxic, anti-viral, astringent, bactericidal, carminative, cicatrizant, depurative, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, hemostatic, hypote |
| Physical_Uses_cont | No |
| Mental Uses | I touch lives everyday and they are better for it. What I need will be there. When it is not there, I take a break and relax knowing that it will come to be when the time is right. I am taken care of as I take care of those around me. |
| Emotional Uses | Worried, feeling blocked unable to get yourself going, life feels heavy, joyless, TO relaxed and comfortable, feel OK about taking some time off and recharging your batteries, feel good about yourself and what you are doing, know that you are an inspiring |
| Spiritual Uses | Can indicate that you are in the need of inspiration. Are you aware of how inspiring you are? Do you know how many people are inspired by your example? Become aware of all that you do and all that you know. Relax. Your inspiration will come to you as you |
| Spiritual_Uses_Cont | No |
| Applications | Massage, bath, diffusor, blending, perfumery, culinary. |
| Warnings/Contraindications | Nontoxic. May cause irritation on sensitive skin. No courmarins so it is not phototoxic |
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