Lime

Citrus Limette/Aurantifolia--is cold expressed from the outer part of the fresh peel. Or steam distilled. (which is preferred)  The expressed oil is not recommended for aromatherapy purposes as it is a skin and photo-sensitizer. Lime essential oil has many of the same uses as Lemon Oil, but with a lighter, sweeter buoyant scent. The two, blended together, are delightful. The steam distilled version avoids all risk of photosensitivity so is wonderful for skin care.  It is a familiar scent to many, as it is used extensively as a fragrance component in cosmetics, perfumes, and soaps. It smells so refreshing and uplifting, and is one of the inexpensive oils, too.

Possible skin sensitivity. Phototoxic for the cold expressed only. Avoid sunlight or UV rays for up to 12 hours after applying product. It may cause dark spots on the skin.

CHARACTER: "Child Like Delight" Sweet, fresh, new, enjoyment, spring, innocence regained, Fruit of Lasting Impression and Motherly Embrace

ETHERIC COLORS: Green, Gold, Blue, Magenta

NUMBER: 1
CHAKRA: 3
ELEMENT: Fire, Air
PERFUME NOTE: Top
Blending Factor: 4
GEMS: Green Aventurine, Chrysoprase, Emerald, Flurorite, Malachite, Peridot, Green Tourmaline
ASTRO: Saturn, Sun, Mercury
ENERGY TYPE:  2, 1

USED FOR THESE POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES: Joy, Emotional clarity,   Awareness, Uplift, Balance, Energize

USED TO FOR THESE NEGATIVE ATTRIBUTES: Resentful, Depressed,   Mentally Fatigued,  Irrational, Fearful, Anxiety.

USED FOR THESE PHYSICAL PROBLEMS: Infections, toothache, fever, psoriasis, rashes, respiratory, food poisoning, allergies, mouth sores, oral thrush, varicose veins, dandruff, healthy hair, nausea 
  
PROPERTIES: germicide, astringent, anti-viral, disinfectant, anti-inflammatory, antitussive, digestive,  fungicidal and purifies air. 

PERSONALITY:
+Breath of fresh air on a spring day. Positively wonderful to have around.
+Exudes a sense of energy. Sparkling, full of life.
+Positive approach, unshakable confidence. “Never doubt yourself”
+Successful in their chosen profession.
+Original, intuitive, thoughtful, energetic.
+Usually have an answer to life’s problems.
+Like sports, but not necessarily fierce competition.
+Usually do not bear grudges, unless in the negative mode.
+ Like the Lemon, they can be a bit of a workaholic if they enjoy their work, letting it dominate their life, but with a casual air about it. If they lose a business deal, they will not fret.
-If negative, can be inclined to be sharp and cynical, world wary and world weary.
-If burnout causes negativity, can be a hypochondriac.

BLENDS:   Caldera, Chocolate Jelly Rings, Dancing Angels, Key Lime Pie, Marzipan, Mesa Verde, Princess Bride, Time Catcher, Tree of Life, Tropical Trail, Wood Badge 
      
 ARCHETYPES:  ADVENTURER, ANGEL, ATHLETE, CHILD MAGICAL, CHILD NATURE, DANCER, ENVIRONMENTALIST, GARDENER, PRINCE/PRINCESS

Blends well with: Lavender, Mandarin, Neroli, Other Essential Oils from the Citrus Family

It is composed of compounds like alpha pinene, beta pinene, myrcene, limonene, terpinolene, cineole, linalool, borneol, citral, neral acetate, and geranyl acetate.