Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Lime
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Lime tree
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Lime essential oil.
![Lime tree](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/68/Starr_061105-1380_Citrus_aurantiifolia.jpg/150px-Starr_061105-1380_Citrus_aurantiifolia.jpg)
- Lime (Citrus aurantifolia)
Lime oil comes from the rind of the fruits of Citrus aurantifolia or Citrus medica trees. It has a fruity citrus scent. It has an antiseptic effect.
Properties
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Circulatory
[edit | edit source]Improves circulation.
Emotional
[edit | edit source]Soothes anxiety and depression.
Pain
[edit | edit source]Relieves arthritis, rheumatism, muscle and joint pain.
Respiratory
[edit | edit source]Alleviates asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis and coughs.
Skin
[edit | edit source]Improves acne and herpes.
Caution
[edit | edit source]- Don't expose the skin to sunlight after using lime oil.
- Lime oil may irritate the skin.