Botanical name: Citrus aurantifolia
Parts used: Fruit rind
Country of origin: Brazil
Delightful, tangy, citrus aroma. Dozens of limes are needed to produce just ½ ounce of oil. Two types of lime oil are commonly sold: distilled and cold-pressed. Distilled oil is pale yellow or clear in colour with a fruity, limeade aroma. Pressed oil is yellowish to green in colour, with a rich, fresh, lime peel aroma. While pressed lime oil is produced in smaller quantities and is more expensive than distilled lime oil, it is preferred in aromatherapy. Lime oil applied to the skin, may, in the presence of sunlight, cause a skin reaction. It is refreshing and cheering.
