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Lime - Essential Oil of the Month November 2003 |
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| Properties |
| Latin Name |
Citrus aurantifolia |
| Plant Type |
Fruit |
| Part Used |
Peel |
| Note |
Top |
| Method of Extraction |
Expression and Distillation |
| Aroma |
Sharp and mouth-watering |
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Lime originates from Asia and is now grown in many warm countries such as Italy and the |Americas. It was reputedly brought into Europe by the Moors and then taken to America by the Spanish and Portuguese explorers around the 16th Century. The ships which carried Limes were nicknamed 'Lime Juicers' as the crew relied upon it to prevent Scurvy - a dietary deficiency causing general weakness.
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Can cause photosensitivity in strong sunlight. Do not use 12 hours before going out in the sun.
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- Mind
Refreshes and uplifts when tired. Also stimulates the mind into action.
- Body
- Respiratory - Eases coughs and congestion of the chest. Great for flu season as it also helps cool feverish conditions.
- Digestive - A digestive stimulant. Thought to be useful when treating Anorexia.
- Muscles - Helpful with rheumatic pain.
- Skin - As with lemon, it's astringent qualities help to clear the skin of excess oil.
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Blends well with most oils especially Bergamot, Geranium, Linden Blossom, Lavender, Neroli, Palmarosa, Rose, Violet and Ylang-Ylang.
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