Uses And Benefits Of Lime Essential Oil
Originating in Southeast Asia, the beautifully refreshing citrus fruit was fast to gain momentum in the 10th century, appearing in Egypt and North Africa. However, it wasn’t until Christopher Columbus took these newly found citrus fruits on his second voyage in 1493 that they were introduced and began to be cultivated in the warm Caribbean climate.
Initially used by British explorers as a way of preventing scurvy, Lime Essential Oil is now highly valued for its high vitamin C content that makes it incredibly beneficial for a variety of complaints.
What Is Lime Essential Oil?
Carrying a refreshingly crisp, sweet, and citrus-fruity aroma, Lime Essential Oil is reminiscent of fresh limes. At AWO, we offer two variations of Lime Essential Oil, consisting of:
- Lime Distilled Essential Oil: Lime Distilled Essential Oil is extracted via steam distillation. As a result, the oil is a clear colour and is known for its distinctively sweeter, lemon-lime aroma.
- Lime Essential Oil: Lime Essential Oil uses the cold pressing extraction method. This gives it a green-golden colour and an aroma that is known to be far more ‘tart’.
Despite different extraction methods, the benefits of Lime Essential Oils are incredibly similar.
Benefits Of Lime Essential Oil
Benefits of Lime Essential Oil for Medicinal Use
- The powerful antibacterial properties within Lime Essential Oil make it beneficial for healing minor wounds. These same benefits also work to protect the skin against infection.
- Lime Oil is known for its antiviral properties and this makes it an effective natural remedy for colds and flus.
- These antiviral properties are also believed to maintain healthy respiration function.
- When diluted and applied to the abdomen, Lime Oil has been seen to stimulate the digestive system whilst alleviating diarrhoea and other stomach complaints.
- Due to its high limonene content, when inhaled the benefits of Lime Essential Oil are believed to boost the immune system.
Benefits of Lime Essential Oil for Cosmetic Use
- When diluted and used on the skin, the benefits of Lime Oil are known to assist with acne and problem-prone skin.
- Lime Oil is rich in antioxidants that have been seen to prevent signs of aging (such as fine lines, sun spots and wrinkles) by removing free radicals that damage skin cells.
- It is also frequently used to treat dandruff by hydrating and cleansing the scalp.
Benefits of Lime Essential Oil in Aromatherapy
- In aromatherapy, Lime Essential Oil is primarily known for its ability to reduce stress and uplift the mood.
- It is also believed to reduce symptoms associated with stress and indecisiveness, whilst promoting mental clarity.
Popular Uses and Benefits of Lime Essential Oil
Lime Essential Oil for Aromatherapy
How To Use Lime Essential Oil in Aromatherapy
- In aromatherapy, Lime Essential Oil is best known for its ability to reduce stress and mental fatigue.
- It is also highly valued for its energising effect and is often diffused in offices and study spaces to alleviate brain fog, mental fatigue and exhaustion.
Lime Essential Oil for Skin
How To Use Lime Essential Oil for Skin
Acne
- Lime Oil contains powerful antiseptic, antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties and because of this, it is known to help clear acne and limit potential breakouts.
- When diluted and used topically, it has also been seen to brighten dull complexions.
Signs of Aging
- Due to the powerful antioxidant activity, the benefits of Lime Oil are further known to prevent signs of aging such as wrinkles, fine lines and sunspots.
- When diluted and applied to the skin, the oil works to remove free radicals that are known to damage skin cells.
Lime Essential Oil for Health and Wellbeing
How To Use Lime Essential Oil for Health and Wellbeing
Digestive System
- When diluted and applied to the abdomen, the properties within Lime Oil are known to stimulate the digestive system.
Stress Management
- The linalool content within Lime Essential Oil works to alleviate feelings of stress and nervousness.
- These same benefits have also been seen to promote restful sleep.
- In addition, Lime Oil carries a balanced and incredibly refreshing aroma that is believed to uplift the mind, reduce stress and promote mental clarity.
Muscle & Joint Pain
- When diluted and applied onto sore muscles and joints, the benefits of Lime Oil have been seen to relieve pain and ease tightness.
Respiratory System
- Other benefits are believed to maintain healthy respiratory function; this can be achieved via steam inhalation.
Lime Essential Oil for Preventing Infection
How To Use Lime Essential Oil for Infection
- The powerful antibacterial properties within Lime Essential Oil are known to help prevent infections. This makes it a fantastic essential oil to apply on minor insect bites, abrasions, scrapes, burns, cuts and wounds.
- It has also been seen to speed up the healing process.
Lime Essential Oil for Colds and Flus
How To Use Lime Essential Oil for Colds and Flus
- Lime Essential Oil contains antiviral properties that work to protect the body against cold and flu viruses.
- These benefits are most commonly received via diffusing and inhaling.
How To Use Lime Essential Oil?
How to Use Lime Essential Oil in Aromatherapy?
- Diffusing: The most common way to use Lime Essential Oil is by adding a few drops to an aromatherapy diffuser or electric vaporizer.
- Inhaling: For those who do not own a diffuser or vaporizer, simply add a drop to a tissue or handkerchief and inhale, whilst ensuring that the oil does not come into contact with the skin.
- Warm Bath: For those wanting to treat skin irritations or ease muscle and joint soreness, simply add a few drops of Lime Oil to a warm bath. The refreshing aroma will rise with the steam to create a relaxing atmosphere.
- Cleansing Shower: You can also add a drop at each corner of your shower, the citrusy aroma will rise with the steam to clear and renew the mind.
How to Use Lime Essential Oil on the Skin (Topical Application)
- Massage: To create a Lime infused massage oil simply add a few drops of Lime Essential Oil to a carrier oil or base massage oil. This may be beneficial to anyone wanting to ease muscle and joint soreness.
- Skin Serum: For those wanting to treat various skin complaints, add a few drops to a carrier oil and apply to affected areas using a cotton ball.
- Moisturiser: Lime Oil can also be added to any moisturisers or skincare products to boost existing benefits.
Where To Buy Lime Essential Oil
Lime Essential Oil can generally be found in any health, cosmetic and wellbeing retail stores however, it is important to know that the quality and purity of essential oils will vary according to where they are purchased. For this reason, we always recommend finding a reputable and reliable supplier who is willing to provide product documentation.
Here at AWO quality and purity are of paramount importance and that is why we only provide Lime Essential Oil that is 100% pure. We also offer Lime Distilled Essential Oil; you can view the entire range below:
What Customers Are Saying About Lime Oil
“Absolutely beautiful, I blend the Lime, Spearmint and Lemon oils in my diffuser. Everything smells fresh. Love your oils!”
Slav (Verified Customer) on Lime Essential Oil
“I am so happy with the Lime and all other oils I have purchased so far. Really great quality and really only need to use such small amounts, 2 – 3 drops. Long lasting smell and fast and easy service. I will be buying all my oils here for now on.” – Trudy (Verified Customer) on Lime Essential Oil
“This is just beautiful and has become one of my favourites, I use it nearly everyday! The scent is strong which I love. Great quality!” – Jo (Verified Customer) on Lime Distilled Essential Oil
“Another great scent to diffuse. I love the freshness of it and I’m looking forward to trying it mixed with a few other citrus type oils in the future.” Leanne (Verified Customer) on Lime Distilled Essential Oil
Lime Essential Oil Safety
Whilst essential oils are natural products, they are extremely potent and can cause serious harm if used incorrectly. For this reason, we recommend the following:
- In line with the Therapeutic Goods Act, we do not recommend ingesting essential oils without the guidance of a registered Aromatherapist or Naturopath.
- Avoid using Lime Essential Oils during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding.
- We recommend storing your Essential Oils in a cool, dry place at room temperature, ensuring that they are not directly exposed to sunlight and are out of reach of children or pets.
- Lime Essential Oil is very concentrated and is likely to cause irritation or reactions if applied directly to the skin. For this reason, it is important to first dilute your essential oils before using topically (on the skin). Our recommended dilution percentages can be found under the ‘Directions for Use’ section.
Resources
Tanu, B & Harpreet, K, 2016, ‘Benefits of essential oils’, Journal Of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, vol. 8, no. 6, pp. 143 – 149
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any illness.