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Lime

Botanical Name: Citrus aurantifolia
Common Method of Extraction: Cold Pressed/Expressed
Color: Light Yellow Green
Consistency: Thin
Perfumery Note: Top
Strength of Initial Aroma: Medium
Aromatic Description: Fresh, citrusy, sweet.
Constituents: a-pinene, B-pinene, sabinene, myrcene, limonene, y-terpinene, terpinolene, octanal, nonanal, tetradecanal, pentadecanal, trans-a-bergaptene, caryophyllene, B-bisabolene, geranial, neryl acetate, geranyl acetate, a-terpineo, linalool.
Aromatic Properties: anxiety, cheering, cleansing, concentration, energizing, equalizing, exhaustion, invigorating, refreshing, stimulating, uplifting
Usage: bath; massage; vaporisation; and disinfectant.

Possible Uses: Acne, asthma, chilblains, colds, dull skin, flu, varicose veins, anemia, antibacterial, antibiotic, antidepressant, antiseptic, arthritis, astringent, boils, brittle nails, bronchitis, cuts, corns, dandruff, dyspepsia, headaches, herpes, mouth ulcers, normal skin, oily skin, rheumatism, toning.

Safety Information: Do not use if the area of application will be exposed to sunlight for 24 hours due to its phototoxicity. This oil is nontoxic and will not irritate or sensitize the skin.

This essential oil is extracted from the zest by steam distillation. It energises, restores and uplifts mind and spirit. Lively, fresh stimulating aroma.

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