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Lime Essential Oil (Citrus Aurantifolia)

$20.00 USD15 ml

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Just like lemons, limes are full of antioxidants and other nutrients deemed beneficial to one's health. Like many essential oils, it is considered an antiseptic. It is also loaded with Vitamin C, making it the perfect boost for one’s immune system in preventing the flu and cold season from catching up. Also like the lemon, it has a sharp citrusy smell that make it a well known notable substance that is used in food preparation.

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[dropcap style=”font-size: 25px; color: #ff9900;”]E[/dropcap]ssential Oil Characteristics

The Lime essential oil has an olive-green or pale yellow liquid complexion with a sweet, fresh, citrus-peel odor.

The essential oil blends well with citronella, neroli, lavender, lavandin, rosemary, clary sage and other citrus oils.

Lime essential oil has a thin consistency.

[dropcap style=”font-size: 25px; color: #76bc41;”]P[/dropcap]rincipal Constituents

The Lemongrass essential oil contains up to 85% of citral, geraniol, borneol, methyl-eugenol, dipentene. Constituents may vary according to type.

[dropcap style=”font-size: 25px; color: #FF9900;”]S[/dropcap]cent Profile

The Lime Essential oil has a sweet, citrus, tart aroma with a hint of spice.

Perfumery Note: Top

Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium

[dropcap style=”font-size: 25px; color: #76bc41;”]B[/dropcap]otanical Name and Family

Botanical Name: Citrus Aurantifolia

Family: Rutaceae

Synonyms: M. Medica Var. Acida, C. Latifolia, Mexican Lime, West Indian Lime, Sour Lime

[dropcap style=”font-size: 25px; color: #FF9900;”]S[/dropcap]upplemental Facts

Serving Size: 1 Drop

Servings Per Container: 250

Amount Per Serving: % DV*

Daily Value (DV) not established

Lime Peel: 60 mg

[dropcap style=”font-size: 25px; color: #76bc41;”]C[/dropcap]ountry of Origin

The Lime essential oil is native to South Asia and is now naturalized in many subtropical and tropical regions across the world.

Lime is primarily cultivated in Central America (Mexico), South Florida, the West Indies (Cuba) and Italy.

[dropcap style=”font-size: 25px; color: #ff9900;”]H[/dropcap]istory of Essential Oil

Lime is often used extensively in place of Lemon in which, both share many qualities.

Lime’s medicinal benefits include combating infections, fever, sore throat, colds. In the past, Lime has been used to treat dyspepsia with pepsin and glycerin.

[dropcap style=”font-size: 25px; color: #76bc41;”]S[/dropcap]afety Data

Lime essential oil is a Non-Toxic. The oil is Phototoxic, therefore, do not apply the oil prior to sun exposure.

The oil may cause dermal irritation or sensitization for certain individuals.

 

[dropcap style=”font-size: 25px; color: #76bc41;”]H[/dropcap]arvesting

The essential oil is cultivated, harvested and extracted from Mexico.

The Lime essential oil is extracted from the peels of the fruit.

The essential oil is 100% pure & natural. Meaning, the essential oil comes from plants that are free from any kind of dilutions, chemicals or pesticides usage.

The extraction and harvesting methods focus on sustainability of the natural ecosystem, ensuring that the balance between human needs and nature’s bounty can coexist in harmony. We ensure that every essential oil sent to our customers are in its purest and natural form.

[dropcap style=”font-size: 25px; color: #ff9900;”]M[/dropcap]ethod of Extraction

The Lime essential oil is extracted via Cold Compress from the peel of the fruit.

In this method the peel of the fruit is penetrated while rolling over a trough. The tiny pouches which contain the essential oil is pierced and the whole fruit is pressed to squeeze the juice & the essential oil from the pulp.

The essential oil rises to the surface of the juice that is extracted from the fruit. The essential oil is extracted from the juice via centrifugation process. Please note that the essential oil produced from this method have a short life span after which, the quality of the oil begins to deteriorate.

[dropcap style=”font-size: 25px; color: #76bc41;”]C[/dropcap]emistry Testing

Using industry best practices, the Lime essential oil is tested with a Gas Chromotographic Spectrometer to ensure that correct beneficial compounds are at the essential levels required for a true therapeutic effect.

The essential oils must go through a meticulous quality assurance test to ensure that the essential oil has the right aroma, color and viscosity.

We only sell essential oils when they have met the required purity levels for therapeutic use.

[dropcap style=”font-size: 25px; color: #ff9900;”]C[/dropcap]ertifications

100% Pure and Natural: The plants are grown and processed to ensure they achieve industry leading purity levels and are 100% natural.

100% Pesticide-Free: Grown and harvested without use of harmful pesticides.

100% Pure: The therapeutic grade Lime essential oil contains no chemicals or dilutions.

View Certificate of Analysis for Lime

[dropcap style=”font-size: 25px; color: #ff9900;”]A[/dropcap]romatherapy Home Use:

Lime essential oil is used as a fragrance component in detergents, soaps, cosmetics and perfumes. Lime juice is employed in the production of citric acid.

Lime is used as an antiscorbutic, antirheumatic, antiseptic, antiviral, aperitif, febrifuge, bactericidal, restorative, and tonic.

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[dropcap style=”font-size: 25px; color: #ff0000;”]D[/dropcap]isclaimer

All information contained within this site is for reference purposes only and are not intended to substitute the advice given by a pharmacist, physician, or any other licensed health-care professional. Apollen products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health condition or disease.

Never use an essential oil undiluted unless advised by your health care provider and certified aromatherapist. Keep essential oils away from infants, children, and all pets.

While some of Apollen’s essential oils are medical food grade, we do not advise the use of essential oils for internal use unless they are prescribed by your health care provider and certified aromatherapist. Only your health care provider and certified aromatherapist can prescribe the proper dosage and usage. Please check with your health care professional and certified aromatherapist before ingesting any essential oils.

Additional Information

Weight 0.359 kg
Dimensions 16 x 12 x 6 cm

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