Lime oil is extracted by the method of steam distillation from the peel of Lime fruit. It has a sharp, citrus peel smell and is pale yellow to light olive in color. Lime oil is useful to cool fevers associated with colds, sore throats and flu and aids the immune system while easing coughs bronchitis and sinusitis, as well as helping asthma. It can stimulate and refresh a tired mind and helps with depression, helpful for arthritis and poor circulation, insect bites and cuts. The therapeutic properties of lime oil are antiseptic, antiviral, astringent, bactericidal, disinfectant, febrifuge, haemostatic, restorative and tonic. It can prevent tetanus. Externally applied, Lime Oil can cure infections on skin and in wounds and even protect from new infections. Being an astringent, Lime Essential Oil helps cure toothache, strengthens grip of gums on teeth and protect them from falling, tightens loosened muscles and gives a feeling of firmness, fitness and youth. Lime Oil is non-toxic, non-irritant and non-sensitizing if the oil is obtained by steam extraction, yet the oil obtained from cold expression can cause photosensitivity in strong sunshine and can irritate the skin.
