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Lime Essential Oil | Citrus Curantifolia or Lime

Friday, June 24th, 2011

Extracted from the fruit rinds of lime or Citrus aurantifolia through the process of distillation or cold pressing, lime essential oil is pale yellow in color and is a non-toxic, non-irritant, and non-sensitizing oil. It is known for its immense therapeutic benefits. Some of the lime essential oil benefits are listed as under:

  • Lemon essential oil is antiseptic in action. It can be applied on wounds to prevent septic infections, thereby assisting in the healing of wounds.
  • One of lime essential oil’s properties is its ability to prevent and treat viral diseases, attributed to its antiviral nature.
  • Lemon essential oil is a potent astringent, and it helps tighten the skin pores and keep the skin clean and radiant. On account of this property, lemon essential oil helps relieve toothache and other gum problems.
  • Lemon essential oil is also a wonderful aperitif, which means it may be used as an appetizer. You may just inhale the smell of it for a good and wholesome appetite.
  • Lemon essential oil is also a bactericide,helping in the prevention and treatment of bacterial diseases like diarrhea, food poisoning, cholera, and typhoid. Also, lemon essential oil helps treat bacterial infections of the colon, intestine, and urinary tract.
  • Lemon essential oil may also be used as a febrifuge to treat fever and its causes, including infections and allergy.
  • Lemon essential oil is a potent hemostatic,thereby helping in the prevention of blood loss, either by speeding up the process of blood coagulation or constricting the blood vessels.
  • Lemon essential oil can also be used to relieve the state of skeletal system, including diseases like arthritis.
  • Lemon essential oil has a pleasant aroma, and it can be used an anti-depressant. It helps inculcate a feeling the well-being and relieves stress, tension, anxiety, and anger.
  • Lemon essential oil is a tonic for the body and mind. It helps strengthens the immune system of the body, thereby preventing various conditions and restoring an overall healthy state of the body.
  • Lemon essential oil also supplies anti-oxidants to your skin. It helps relieve the signs of ageing like fine lines, dark spots, and wrinkles, giving a youthful appearance.
  • On account of its anti-oxidant properties, lemon essential oil also serves as an anti-cancer agent, preventing the accumulation of free radicals in the body, which might initiate chain reactions, leading to cancer.
  • Lemon essential oil may be used to tone the muscles.

You should, however, consult an aromatherapy specialist for advice on the safe usage of this essential oil and its benefits.

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Aromatherapy Oils - Lemon Essential Oil

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Lemon essential oil is a citrus oil that is used in aromatherapy massages as well as diffusers as it has immense therapeutic benefits. Most essential oils are obtained by the distillation of the plant material. However, the high temperatures required for distillation would destroy several of the therapeutic and aromatic compounds in this oil. Therefore, it is important to use lemon oil that has been obtained through the cold-press method.

Lemon oil has immense therapeutic value. It is often used in diffusers and in massage oils as an anti-rheumatic and anti-sclerotic agent. A drop or two can be added to a diffuser to treat headaches and migraines. Lemon oil also aids blood flow and improves the circulatory system. Because of this, it is often used to reduce blood pressure and stem nose bleeds. It can be used in a diffuser or used during inhalation to relieve respiratory problems such as bronchitis, asthma, cough and flu. It also helps to boost the immune system and so it is very useful in fighting off infections brought on by a deficient immune system. Lemon oil is also used to treat dyspepsia and cellulite. It is also an effective antimicrobial and antiseptic bactericide. It can be added to a bucket and used to clean the floors.

Lemon oil is widely used in cosmetic products as it has strong antifungal and anti-bacterial properties. Lemon oil can be added to face washes, face scrubs, face masks and mud packs to increase the effectiveness of the products. It is suitable for treating acne. Acne is caused by the buildup of dead skin cells and oil within the pores of the skin. Lemon oil is citric in nature and helps to dissolve the excess oil within the pores. It also reduces the production of sebum and therefore can also be used to prevent acne flares. Lemon oil is acidic and helps to remove dead skin cells present on the surface of the skin. This is why it is commonly used in face scrubs – to help to keep the skin clean, smooth and clear. As Lemon oil is a natural bleach it can be added to face masks and mud packs to eliminate tanning and tan marks.

Lemon oil is often added to diffusers for it aromatic properties. This oil has a refreshing and rejuvenating aroma. It promotes an atmosphere of purity and freshness. It is known to alleviate mental fatigue, depression and anxiety.
Lemon oil is a concentrated oil that should be mixed with a carrier oil before application. It is best to consult an aroma-therapist who will be able to blend several oils to suit your specific

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