Ingredients
Lime Essential Oil (Citrus aurantifolia)
100% Pure and Unadulterated
Certified Kosher and Parve

Synonyms
Mexican Lime Oil, West Indian Lime Oil, Sour Lime Oil, Citrus medica var. acida, Citrus latifolia

Family
Rutaceae

Part Used
Peel

Method of Extraction
Cold pressing

Note
Top

Dosage Forms
Pure-Li Natural Lime Oil is certified Kosher and Parve, and is packaged in convenient 10ml amber glass bottles with dropper caps to control dispensing

Actions
bactericidal, febrifuge, tonic, cardiotonic, diuretic, antirheumatic, antigout, antiarthritic, calmative, antispasmodic, antisclerotic, antiscorbutic, venous tonic, hypotensive, depurative, antianaemic, pancreatic stimulant, haemostatic, carminative, vermifuge, antidotal, antipruriginous, antiseptic, cicatrising, parasiticide, insect bite antidotal, insect repellent

Internal Indications
aerophagy, anemia, appetite loss, arteriosclerosis, asthenia, blood hyperviscosity, calcium loss, fragile capillaries, dysentery, hypertension, infectious disease, influenza, jaundice, liver complaints, asthma, bronchitis, pleurisy, malaria, rheumatism, hyperacid stomach

External Indications
herpes, insect bites, insect stings, brittle nails, otitis, scabies, sore throat, thrush, verrucae, warts, wounds, wrinkles, nosebleeds, mouth inflammations, blepharitis, eruptions, boils, minor skin conditions, migraines, warts, herpes, childbaines, snake bites, tinea, scabies, freckles, tender feet, water purifier

Aromatheraputic Indications
colds, influenza (flu), depression, nervous exhaustion, stress related disorders

Aromatheraputic Actions
equalizing, refreshing, cheering

Contraindications
May cause increased photosensitivity in fair skinned individuals.

Therapeutic Indications
This small evergreen tree reaches a height of up to 4.5 meters. It has sharp spines with smooth ovate leaves and small white flowers. The bitter fruit is a pale green color about half the size of a lemon. This oil has a sharp yet sweet fragrance.

Probably native to south Asia, the lime is naturalized in many tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is cultivated mainly in Southern Florida, the West Indies, Central America and Italy.

Traditionally this is used in place of lemons. It is used for fevers, infections, sore throats and for colds.

Therapeutically it is used for acne, anemia, brittle nails, boils, corns, cuts, greasy skin, insect bites, mouth ulcers, spots, varicose veins and warts. It is also beneficial for arthritis, cellulitis, high blood pressure, nosebleeds, obesity, poor circulation, rheumatism, asthma, throat infection colds, flue fever and infections.

Commercially, this oil is used as a fragrance component in soaps, cosmetics, and perfumes. It is also used in the food industry in soft drinks such as lemon lime. The juice is used for the production of citric acid.

Storage
Lime oil should be stored in a cool, dry area until it is used. Once opened, refrigeration and tightly closing the cap will prolong its shelf life.

Usage
Heat & Heat Exhaustion: Lively, fresh and reviving lime is nature's way of cooling hot and bothered bodies on a steamy, sticky day. Use in a sprayer to cool off.

Foot Odour: A lime oil foot bath helps curb foot odour.

Coughs, Colds & Flu: Lime oil gives relief to the symptoms of catarrh build up, sinusitis, colds and flu. Provides temporary relief to coughs and the discomfort of sore throats. Use in a massage oil blend to massage the chest and back, in a vaporizer or in a therapeutic bath.

Blends With
Citrus oils, Clary Sage oil, Lavender oil, Rosemary oil, Ylang Ylang oil

Complimentary Therapies
Proper nutrition is vital to good health. Drink plenty of water (at least 8 glasses daily) and juice instead of coffee, tea or sodas. Try to avoid synthetic ingredients, highly concentrated in prepared or packaged foods, and take a well-balanced multivitamin and mineral supplement.