LIME | |
Botanical Name | Citrus aurantifolia |
Origin | India and Pakistan |
Plant Family | Rutaceae |
Method of Extraction | Cold Pressed/Expressed or |
Plant Part Used | Citrus Rind (Peel |
Color | Light Green With a Hint of Orange/Yellow |
Consistency | Thin |
Perfumery Note | Top |
Aromatic Description | smells fresh, citrusy, and slightly tart. |
Major 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 |
Medical Properties | Antirheumatic, Antiviral, Antibacterial |
Uses | Decongest the lymphatic system Acne, Asthma, Colds, Dull Skin, Flu, Insect Bites, Varicose Veins |
Blends Well With | Orange, Grapefruit, Cedarwood, Black Pepper |
Safety | Phototoxic. it is reamended that no more than 2% for dermal use to avoid the risk of a phototoxic reaction. |