Botanical Name: Citrus medica
Characteristics: The cold expression lime oil has a fresh, sweet, citrus peel odour. The steam distilled lime oil has a sweeter fresh fragrance reminiscent of lime beverages
Extraction Method: Cold expression of peel of the unripe fruit and steam distillation of the whole ripe fruit
Healing Properties: Antiseptic, antiviral, astringent, bactericide, disinfectant, febrifuge, hemostatic, restorative, tonic
Common Uses: Acne, asthma, chilblains, colds, dull skin, flu, varicose veins, digestive problems lymphatic system and secretions, gall bladder congestion, anemia, convalescence, obesity, water retention bronchitis, catarrhal, anxiety, depression
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