Lime Constituents:

Lime Oil Description

The essential oil that is pressed from the lime peel has an engergizing, tangy, citrus aroma and a yellowish green color. Cold-pressed oil is the preferred method of extraction in aromatherapy, and is more expensive than distilled lime oil, which has a pale yellow color and limeada aroma. Lime oil is used in aromatherapy to compliment or substitute for the lemon and adds energy and a sweet, citrus zest to essential oil blends.

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Lime is a term referring to a number of different fruits, both species and hybrids, which are typically round, green to yellow in color. The lime tree is small, crooked and prickly, the flowers are small and white. The lime is used for its tart and tangy zest in cooking, baking (key lime pie), and as a garnish for drinks. The lime fruit is antiscorbutic,(high in Vitamin C).

Other Species:
Citrus begamia Bergamot
Citrus limonum Lemon
Citrus paradisi Grapefruit
Citrus sinensis Orange