Lime Essential Oil

Relieves anxiety and depression.  Properties are:  anti-rheumatic, antiviral and antibacterial.  Good for use when convalescing after an illness.  Great in an ice-cold glass of water or tea in the summer.

As with all citrus oils, keep refrigerated to extend shelf life.

Our Steam Distilled Lime oil might be used to treat ailments ranging from sinusitis, bronchitis, food poisoning, cholera, typhoid and diarrhea. It is an oil to purify, cleanse and renew your mind and spirit.

In aromatherapy lime essential oil is used to produce a positive effect on the spirit and mind with its purifying, cleansing and renewing properties. It is said to have the ability to cleanse the aura. When diffused, it combats depression and invigorates a tired mind. It also has the additional benefit of making breathing easier and also helps with digestion.

Medicinally, the main benefit of lime essential oil is in the strengthening of the immune system. At the same time, it is excellent when it comes to cooling down fevers resulting from colds, flu and sore throat. It’s also beneficial for sinusitis, bronchitis and coughs.

Lime oil provides relief for arthritis, rheumatism and poor blood circulation. It can also be used to treat cuts, insect bites and herpes.

The oil offers relief for toothache, and it acts to strengthen teeth and gums. Hemorrhages can be prevented with lime oil as it has a contracting effect on blood vessels.

Lime essential oil is also a good bactericide. It has been effectively used in the treatment of food poisoning, cholera, typhoid and diarrhea. It also works well for colon, stomach and urinary tract infections.

Lime essential oil blends well with the essential oils of lavender, ylang-ylang, neroli and clary sage.

Safety: There are no really proven adverse side effects in the use of lime essential oil. However, if it’s obtained through cold expression (cold-pressed instead of distilled), it could cause photosensitivity if exposed to sunlight and could lead to skin irritation.

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