Lime essential oil is used in aromatherapy to help relieve colds and coughs as well as for the symptomatic relief of acne and boils. BOTANICAL NAME Citrus aurantifolia PART OF PLANT EXTRACTED Fruit ORIGIN Sri Lanka CULTURE Organic, certified by ECOCERT® SACHEMOTYPE LIMONENE OTHER NAME Lime EXTRACTION METHOD Steam distillation ODOR Fresh and characteristic of lime COLOR Colorless to pale yellow
Topical (Adults) Mix 1 to 5 drops in 1 teaspoon (5ml) of vegetable oil; apply topically, 3 times daily. Inhalation (Respiratory System) Add 4 to 12 drops to a bowl of boiling water or a diffuser. Inhale slowly and deeply for 5-10 minutes