Lime Therapeutic Grade Oil
Botonical Name | : | Citrus aurantifolia | |
CAS # | : | 8008-26-2 | |
Country of Origin | : | Italy | |
Color & Odor | : | Pale yellow to greenish clear liquid with Sharp, Fresh, citrus odor | |
Solubility | : | Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.8400 – 0.8600 @ 20°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | N/A | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.4700 – 1.4780 @ 20°C | |
Flash Point | : | >100°C | |
Major Constituents | : | D-Limonene, b-pinene, Terpinene, Terpinolene | |
Plant Part Used | : | Fruit Peel | |
Extraction Method | : | Cold Pressed |
DESCRIPTION:
Also known as Key Lime, Citrus aurantifolia is a small evergreen tree that produces a small, sour fruit very similar to Lemon, and like lemon. The fruits themselves are green in color with a fleshy interior. This oil shares in it many qualities with lemon and is distilled using cold pressed process.CONSTITUENTS:
a-pinene, b-pinene, D-Limonene, citral, Gamma-Terpinene, Terpinolene, 1,8-ceneoleAROMATIC SUMMARY / NOTE / STRENGTH OF AROMA:
A top note with a medium aroma, this particular Lime has a dryer camphoraceous note because of the chemical constituents in younger limes.BLENDS WITH:
Anise, geranium, eucalyptus, sweet fennel , neroli, juniperberry, elemi, lavender, sandalwood, rose, benzoin,COMMON NAMES:
Lime Therapeutic Grade Oil.USES:
Having a sharp fresh smell, pale greenish-yellow color and watery viscosity, the oil helps in concentration as well as cuts down on acidity in body, thereby assisting digestion. Having good medicinal properties, it also provided beneficial for rheumatism, sorting out cellulite, arthritis and gout, abscesses, boils, carbuncles & acne.THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES:
This Oil recommended due to its various therapeutic properties which include - Antiseptic, anti-depressant, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, carminative, diuretic.