Citrus aurantifolia
Family: Rutaceae (citrus)
Lime is one of my favorites in the citrus family, I love to add it to my dish water while washing dishes, ti always keeps me in good spirits. I also love to use lime in my cooking, it adds great flavor to any Mexican dishes and any recipe calling for lime juice or zest. Lime also tastes great in a glass of water and smoothies.
Family: Rutaceae (citrus)
Lime is one of my favorites in the citrus family, I love to add it to my dish water while washing dishes, ti always keeps me in good spirits. I also love to use lime in my cooking, it adds great flavor to any Mexican dishes and any recipe calling for lime juice or zest. Lime also tastes great in a glass of water and smoothies.
Application
- Diffuse or inhale
- Apply topically with a carrier to area of concern or bottoms of feet
- Add to hair and beauty products, added to dishwasher, dish water for hand washing dishes, laundry and any diy cleaning products.
- G.R.A.S - generally regarded as safe for internal consumption, can use as a dietary supplement, purifies water and adds great flavor to dishes and smoothies.
Beauty and Personal Care
- hair
- strengthens nails
- cleansing, add to shampoo, body wash and sprays
- tightens skin
- removes dead skin cells which brightens a dull complexion
- I like to add lime to my sons deodorant
- dissolves cellulite, massage on to area of concern with a carrier oil
Cleaning
- removes gum
- stain remover, even on wood
- removes oil and grease spots form clothing and furniture
- air purifier, use as a spray or diffuse
- uplift your mood while washing dishes by adding to the dishwater
Medicinal Uses
- anxiety and depression
- cold, cough, sore throat, etc.
- fever
- memory and clarity
- gallstones
- lymph cleansing
- nervous conditions
- aids digestion
- uplifts the mood, refreshing, stimulating
- liver deficiency and cleansing
- stimulates immune system
- infection
- stabilize blood pressure
Caution
Citrus oils are photostoxic so avoid direct sunlight for 12 hours after using externally or keep covered.
