Complete Guide to Essential Oils/A to Z of essential oils/Lime
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.

- Lime (Citrus aurantifolia)
Properties Edit
Circulatory Edit
Improves circulation.
Emotional Edit
Soothes anxiety and depression.
Pain Edit
Relieves arthritis, rheumatism, muscle and joint pain.
Respiratory Edit
Alleviates asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis and coughs.
Skin Edit
Improves acne and herpes.
Caution Edit
- Don't expose the skin to sunlight after using lime oil.
- Lime oil may irritate the skin.