Lime (green lemon) zeste , Citrus aurantifolia limetta
Latin: Citrus aurantifolia limetta
French: Lime or citron vert
English: Lime
Family: Rutaceae
History and Origin
Lime is the fruit of the lime tree, originally from India or Malaysia and introduced to America by the Portuguese crusaders. It was used by navigators to fight scurvy because of its high content in vitamin C.
| Parts Used |
Zest
|
| Extraction Method |
Cold pressed |
| Main Components |
Monoterpenes 72%, aldehydes 12.3%, coumarines and furocoumarines. |
| Appearance |
Yellow to pale green liquid presenting a pungent, fine and fruity smell. |
| Aromatherapeutic Properties |
Sedative++, anti-inflammatory+++, antispasmodic++, anticoagulant+. |
| Indications in Aromatherapy |
Anxiety, stress and nervousness+, inflammatory and spasmodic enterocolitis++, cardiovascular risk++. |
| Energetic and emotional effect |
It is a soothing balm for the trauma memories withheld by the physical and ethereal bodies.
It can also liberate the cellular memory from the trauma. |
| Chromatographie type |
to come |
Culinary: Can be added to cold drinks, fish dishes, purees, fruit salads, sauces, cakes, and rice for example.
Perfumery: Top note Synergy
Cosmetics: Used in compress with a steam bath to treat mature skin presenting impurities or lesions.
Environment: Diffused, it purifies the air and creates an atmosphere that stimulates imagination. You can add one or two drops for rinsing your laundry, in your vacuum cleaner bag or in your eco all-purpose cleaner.
Cutaneous photosensitizing.
L’AROMATHÉRAPIE EXACTEMENT
P. Franchomme et Docteur P. Pénoël, Éditions Roger Jollois
LA GUÉRISON VIBRATOIRE
Deborah Eidson, Guy Trépanier Éditeur
MANUEL PRATIQUE D’AROMATHÉRAPIE, LES HUILES ESSENTIELLES ET LEUR UTILISATION
E. Lubinic, Éditions Vigot