| LIME DISTILLED ESSENTIAL OIL |
Botanical Name | : | Citrus aurantiifolia | Country of Origin | : | Italy | Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | Specific Gravity | : | 0.8603 @ 72°F | Optical Rotation | : | 50.5 | Refrective Index | : | 1.4748 @ 72°F | Plant Part | : | Leaves | Bland With | : | neroli, clary sage, lavender and ylang-ylang | CAS No | : | 8008-26-2 | Flash Point | : | 115 °F | Extraction Method | : | Steam Distillation |
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Description : A lime is a hybrid citrus fruit, which is typically round, green in color, 3–6 centimetres in diameter, and contains acidic juice vesicles. There are several species of citrus trees whose fruits are called limes, including the Key lime, Persian lime, kaffir lime, and desert lime. Lime oil has been extensively used in the food and beverage industry, as well as in making fragrances.
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Constituents :a-pinene, myrcene, b-pinene, limonene, fenchone, 1,8-ceneole, terpinolene, linalool, citral, borneol and traces of neral acetate and geranyl acetate. |
Uses : Lime Distilled Essential Oil (Citrus aurantifolia) is a compound created by cold-pressing the peel of a lime. It's a little known, and seldom-used oil but I love to have it on hand for cleaning, cooking, and especially bad moods. You really can't help but be in a good mood with lime essential oil floating through the air.
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Benefit : Lime Distilled Essential Oil can be attributed to its properties as an antiseptic, antiviral, astringent, aperitif, bactericidal, disinfectant, febrifuge, hemostatic, restorative, and a tonic substance. |
Caution Note: We recommend Keep out of the reach of children. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
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