Lime

 

Citrus Limette/Aurantifolia/hystrix-- 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, tart, crisp, sweeter buoyant scent. The two, blended together, are delightful.  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. The steam distilled version avoids all risk of photosensitivity so is wonderful for skin care.

CHARACTER: "Child Like Delight" Sweet, fresh, new, enjoyment, spring, innocence regained, Crisp and effervescent, Spontaneous, Quick thinking

ETHERIC COLORS: Lime Green, Pale Gold, Blue, Magenta, Yellow

NUMBER: 1

CHAKRA: Solar, Heart with subtle Throat

ELEMENT:  Air with light Fire

MUSICAL:  G or A; flute, light percussion, chimes; upbeat/lively

PERFUME NOTE: Top

Blending Factor: 4 

GEMS: Green Aventurine, Chrysoprase, Emerald, Fluorite, Malachite, Peridot, Watermelon Tourmaline, Apatite, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Calcite

ASTRO: Gemini, Leo, Sun, Mercury

ENERGY TYPE:  2, 1

CHEMICAL FAMILY; Monoterpene

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

USED TO FOR THESE NEGATIVE STATES: 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.  

BLENDS:   Caldera, Chocolate Jelly Rings, Dancing Angels, Key Lime Pie, Marzipan, Mesa Verde, Princess Bride, Time Catcher, Tree of Life, Tropical Trail, Wood Badge, Opal      

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.

 ARCHETYPES:  ADVENTURER, ANGEL, ATHLETE, CHILD MAGICAL, CHILD NATURE, DANCER, ENVIRONMENTALIST, GARDENER, PRINCE/PRINCESS, JOYFUL MESSENGER, SOCIAL CATALYST/SPARK

PERSONALITY:

+Breath of fresh air on a spring day. Positively wonderful to have around.  Brings humor into tension.

+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.  Encourages spontaneity.

+Usually have an answer to life’s problems. Witty and quick-thinking.

+Like sports, but not necessarily fierce competition.

+Usually do not bear grudges, unless in the negative mode. Lets go of resentment.

+ 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.

(updated Feb. 25, 2026)