Lime

Description 

Lime essential oil is cold pressed from the rind of the lime. Aromatically, Lime has a citrus, tart, sweet scent.
"​dōTERRA Lime essential oil is refreshing and energizing in both aroma and taste. Limes are frequently used in entrées and beverages for their fresh, citrus flavor. Due to its high limonene content, Lime provides internal cleansing benefits* and can be diffused to help purify the air. It’s also an effective and natural surface cleaner. Lime is known for its ability to uplift, balance, and energize. Lime is frequently used in facial and body cleansers for its purifying properties and uplifting scent."

Top Uses

Photosensitive essential oil. Use caution when applying: avoid direct sunlight or UV rays to applied area for 12 hours. Always follow recommended dilution when applying. Use caution when taking internally.

• Lime essential oil supports healthy immune function.*
• It positively affects mood with stimulating and refreshing properties.
• It is often used as an internal cleanser.*
• Lime promotes emotional balance and well-being.
• Diffuse Lime to cleanse the air and uplift mood.
• Put some Lime on a cotton pad to help remove grease spots and sticker residue.
• Add a drop of Lime to drinking water for enhanced flavor and antioxidant support.*
• Add one drop to facial cleansers, shampoos, or toothpastes for added cleansing properties.
• Combine Lime with Melaleuca essential oil for a soothing scalp massage.
• Add a drop of this bright and tangy oil to your salsa.
• Diffuse it while studying, and then apply it to the wrists while testing on those subjects later.
• Replace sugary beverages by adding a drop of Lemon and Lime in water for a refreshing flavor.
• Lime reduces the appearances of blemishes and keeps the skin looking healthy when applied topically.
• It may support healthy lung and respiratory function.*
• It promotes clean, healthy looking teeth.
• This essential oil may support the health of the brain and nervous system, while having calming properties on the nervous system.*
• Lime is energizing and uplifting when diffused or applied topically.
• It supports healthy weight management.*
• It supports healthy metabolism.*
• Lime may support healthy blood sugar and cholesterol levels already in the normal range.*
• It may support healthy immune function and response.*
• It supports gastrointestinal function and health and relieves occasional heartburn and indigestion.*
• Lime may support the health of the colon.*
• Lime may also help to support cardiovascular health.*​

Emotional Aspects

​Lime is regarded as the “Oil of Zest for Life.” It may assist one in feeling courageous, emotionally honest, engaged, revitalized, determined, and grateful for life. Lime may also assist one in releasing apathy, resigned, grieving, loss of will to live, and discouraged.

Main Constituents

• Limonene
  
  • ​Uplifting, energizing aroma
  • Surface, teeth, and skin cleansing properties
  • May help reduce appearance of skin blemishes
  • Possesses internal cleansing properties*
  • Supports healthy metabolism*
  • Supports immune, respiratory, gastrointestinal,  and nervous system function *
• beta-Pinene
  
  • ​Supports immune function and response*
  • May help maintain healthy blood glucose  levels already in the normal range*
  • Supports healthy respiratory system*
• gamma-Terpinene
  
  • ​Surface cleansing properties
  • Protects against environmental threats*

Blends Well With

• Bergamot
• Black Pepper
• Elevation: Joyful Blend
• Green Mandarin
• Melissa
• Rosemary
• Spikenard
• Sunny Citrus: Sunshine Blend
• Tangerine

Found In

• Beautiful
• InTune
• Purify

Sourcing Information

One of the main reasons I chose dōTERRA is because of where and how they source their essential oils. dōTERRA believes that plants produce the best chemical properties when they are grown and harvested in their native habitat. ​
dōTERRA sources Lime from Brazil. Each batch of essential oils goes through the following battery of tests to ensure that they are pure, potent, effective oils worthy of the dōTERRA name:

• Organoleptic testing
• Microbial testing
• Gas chromatography
• Mass spectrometry
• Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
• Chirality testing
• Isotopic analysis
• Heavy metal testing

You can access the GC/MS reports of each batch of dōTERRA essential oils. These tests are done by an independent third party lab. Your unique Quality ID is located on the bottom of your bottle. Enter that ID at sourcetoyou.com to access the reports.

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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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