Lime, 100% Certified Organic Essential Oil

 

The history of organic steam distilled lime essential oil spans centuries and continents, from its origins in Southeast Asia to its spread through Arab and European trade routes, and its use in traditional medicine and modern aromatherapy. The development of steam distillation methods allowed for the production of a stable and effective essential oil, which has become a staple in various applications, from aromatherapy to skincare and household products. Today, the demand for organic essential oils ensures that lime essential oil is produced in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner, maintaining its popularity and versatility.

 

Ancient Origins:

• Native to Southeast Asia: The lime (Citrus aurantiifolia) is believed to have originated in Southeast Asia, particularly in regions that include modern-day Malaysia and Indonesia. It was used for its medicinal and culinary properties by ancient cultures in these regions.

 

Introduction to the West:

• Arab Traders: Arab traders were instrumental in spreading lime cultivation. They introduced limes to the Middle East and North Africa around the 10th century. From there, the fruit made its way to Europe via the Mediterranean trade routes.
• European Exploration: During the Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries, European explorers and traders brought limes to the Americas. Spanish and Portuguese explorers were key in establishing lime cultivation in the Caribbean and parts of Central and South America.

 

Medicinal Use:

• Scurvy Prevention: Limes became crucial for sailors during long sea voyages. The British Navy, for instance, used limes to prevent scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency. This practice earned British sailors the nickname "limeys."
• Traditional Medicine: In various cultures, limes were used in traditional medicine to treat a range of ailments, including fevers, infections, and digestive issues.

 

Essential Oil Extraction:

• Early Methods: The earliest methods of extracting lime essential oil involved cold pressing the peel of the fruit. This method is still used today but mainly for cold-pressed lime oil, which has different properties and uses compared to steam distilled lime oil.
• Steam Distillation: The steam distillation method, which is more suitable for producing a stable and longer-lasting essential oil, began to be refined in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This method involves passing steam through the lime peels to extract the essential oils.

 

Rise of Aromatherapy:

• 20th Century: The 20th century saw the rise of aromatherapy as a field of alternative medicine. Lime essential oil, with its refreshing and uplifting scent, became popular in aromatherapy for its mood-enhancing properties.

 

• Organic Movement: In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, there has been a growing demand for organic products, including essential oils. Organic lime essential oil is derived from limes grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, ensuring a purer and more sustainable product.

 

 

Modern Applications:

• Aromatherapy: Today, organic steam distilled lime essential oil is widely used in aromatherapy to uplift mood, reduce stress, and improve mental clarity. It is also valued for its antimicrobial properties.
• Cosmetics and Skincare: The oil is used in various cosmetic and skincare products for its astringent and detoxifying properties, helping to brighten the skin and reduce acne.
• Household Products: Due to its refreshing scent and antibacterial properties, lime essential oil is commonly included in natural cleaning products and air fresheners.

 

 

 

Physical Benefits of Organic Lime Essential Oil

 

By incorporating organic lime essential oil into your daily routine, you can enjoy its numerous physical benefits, promoting overall health and well-being.

 

Antimicrobial Properties:

• Fights Infections: Organic lime essential oil has strong antimicrobial properties that can help fight bacterial, viral, and fungal infections. It is effective in cleaning wounds and preventing infections.
• Cleans and Disinfects: The oil’s antibacterial properties make it a useful addition to natural cleaning products, helping to disinfect surfaces and eliminate harmful microbes.

 

2. Immune System Support:

• Boosts Immunity: The high vitamin C content in lime essential oil helps boost the immune system, enhancing the body’s ability to fight off infections and illnesses.
• Antioxidant Properties: Lime essential oil is rich in antioxidants that help combat free radicals in the body, reducing oxidative stress and lowering the risk of chronic diseases.

 

3. Respiratory Health:

• Clears Congestion: Inhaling lime essential oil can help clear nasal passages and relieve congestion associated with colds, flu, and sinus infections. Its anti-inflammatory properties can also help soothe inflamed airways.
• Eases Breathing: The oil can provide relief from respiratory conditions such as bronchitis and asthma by reducing inflammation and promoting easier breathing.

 

4. Digestive Health:

• Aids Digestion: Lime essential oil can help stimulate the digestive system, promoting healthy digestion and relieving issues such as bloating, indigestion, and constipation.
• Detoxifies: The oil supports liver function and helps detoxify the body by promoting the elimination of toxins.

 

5. Skin Care:

• Reduces Acne: Lime essential oil has astringent properties that help to reduce acne and control oily skin. It can help tighten pores, reduce excess oil production, and prevent breakouts.
• Brightens Skin: The oil’s natural bleaching properties can help brighten the skin, reduce dark spots, and even out skin tone.
• Heals Wounds: Its antiseptic properties make it useful for cleaning and healing minor cuts, wounds, and insect bites, reducing the risk of infection.

 

6. Pain Relief:

• Eases Muscle Pain: Lime essential oil is known for its analgesic properties, which can help relieve muscle pain and spasms. It is often used in massage therapy to soothe sore muscles and reduce tension.
• Joint Pain Relief: The anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of lime oil make it effective in reducing joint pain and stiffness.

 

7. Oral Health:

• Improves Oral Hygiene: Lime essential oil can be used as a natural mouthwash to freshen breath, whiten teeth, and improve oral hygiene. Its antibacterial properties help to prevent cavities and gum disease.

 

8. Circulatory Health:

• Improves Circulation: Lime essential oil can help improve blood circulation, which can benefit cardiovascular health and reduce the risk of conditions such as varicose veins and edema.

 

 

 

Emotional Benefits of Organic Lime Essential Oil

 

By integrating organic lime essential oil into your daily routine, you can harness its powerful emotional benefits to promote relaxation, improve mood, reduce anxiety, and enhance overall emotional and spiritual well-being.

 

1. Uplifts Mood:

• Boosts Positivity: The fresh, citrusy aroma of organic lime essential oil is known for its ability to uplift the mood and promote a sense of happiness and positivity. Inhaling the scent can help reduce feelings of sadness and depression.
• Energizes and Refreshes: Lime essential oil has invigorating properties that help to energize and refresh the mind, combating mental fatigue and lethargy.

 

2. Reduces Stress and Anxiety:

• Calming Effect: Despite its invigorating properties, lime essential oil also has a calming effect that can help reduce stress and anxiety. The bright and clean scent helps to clear the mind and promote relaxation.
• Soothes Nervousness: The oil can help to soothe feelings of nervousness and tension, providing a sense of calm and balance.

 

3. Enhances Focus and Concentration:

• Improves Mental Clarity: Lime essential oil is known to improve mental clarity and enhance focus and concentration. Its refreshing aroma helps to clear mental fog and increase alertness.
• Supports Cognitive Function: The oil’s ability to stimulate the mind makes it useful for tasks that require sustained attention and cognitive function, such as studying or working.

 

4. Emotional Balance:

• Stabilizes Emotions: Lime essential oil helps to balance emotions, making it easier to manage mood swings and emotional instability. It promotes a sense of emotional equilibrium and inner peace.
• Encourages Positive Thinking: The refreshing aroma encourages positive thinking and helps to dispel negative thoughts, fostering a more optimistic mindset.

 

5. Spiritual Connection:

• Enhances Meditation: Lime essential oil is often used in meditation and spiritual practices for its ability to calm the mind and enhance spiritual connection. It helps to create a serene and focused environment.
• Encourages Mindfulness: The oil supports mindfulness practices by promoting presence and awareness, helping individuals stay grounded and centered.

 

6. Emotional Healing:

• Supports Emotional Release: Lime essential oil aids in releasing pent-up emotions and unresolved feelings, promoting emotional healing and inner peace.
• Encourages Forgiveness: The calming and balancing properties of lime oil help to foster forgiveness and letting go of past emotional pain.

 

 

 

 

Energetic / Spiritual Benefits of Organic Lime Essential Oil

 

By incorporating organic lime essential oil into your spiritual and energetic practices, you can enhance your emotional healing, deepen your spiritual connection, cleanse and protect your energy, and promote overall harmony and balance within yourself and your environment.

 

1. Spiritual Awakening:

• Enhancing Intuition: Organic lime essential oil is believed to enhance intuition and spiritual awareness. Its refreshing and uplifting properties can clear mental clutter, making it easier to tune into your inner wisdom and spiritual insights.
• Promoting Spiritual Growth: The oil supports spiritual growth and self-discovery, helping individuals connect more deeply with their inner selves and higher consciousness.

 

2. Grounding and Centering:

• Grounding Energy: Despite its invigorating qualities, lime essential oil also has grounding properties that help anchor the spirit in the present moment. It provides stability and a sense of rootedness, which is essential for spiritual practices and mindfulness.
• Centering the Mind: The oil helps to center the mind and spirit, promoting focus and clarity during meditation and other spiritual practices.

 

3. Energy Cleansing:

• Purifying Aura and Spaces: Lime essential oil can be used to cleanse negative energies from the aura and living spaces. It purifies and uplifts the energy, creating a more harmonious and positive environment.
• Spiritual Protection: The oil is also believed to offer spiritual protection, shielding one from negative influences and energies.

 

4. Enhancing Meditation:

• Deepening Meditation: When used in meditation, lime essential oil can deepen the practice by promoting mental clarity and focus. Its calming and refreshing properties help to quiet the mind and facilitate a state of inner peace.
• Emotional Release: It supports the release of emotional blockages during meditation, allowing for a more profound and transformative experience.

 

5. Balancing Energy:

• Harmonizing Energies: Lime essential oil helps to balance the body's energy, harmonizing both the physical and subtle bodies. It aligns the chakras, promoting a sense of overall well-being and energetic balance.
• Revitalizing Spirit: The oil’s energizing properties help to revitalize the spirit, providing a boost of positive energy and motivation.

 

6. Emotional Healing:

• Encourages Forgiveness: The oil aids in the process of forgiveness and letting go, helping individuals move forward from past hurts and emotional pain.
• Supports Emotional Release: Lime essential oil helps to release emotional blockages and past traumas. It is often used in emotional healing practices to facilitate the processing of unresolved emotions and promote inner peace.

 

 

 

An Affirmation for Organic Lime Essential Oil

 

"I am refreshed, clear, and energized. The invigorating essence of lime fills me with positivity and light. As I breathe in its uplifting aroma, I release negativity and embrace clarity and focus. Lime supports my emotional balance and enhances my spiritual awareness. With each breath, I feel more vibrant, centered, and connected to my inner strength."

 

How to Use This Affirmation:

 

1. Morning Ritual:
• Step 1: Apply a drop of diluted lime essential oil to your wrists or temples.
• Step 2: Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and slowly repeat the affirmation: "I am refreshed, clear, and energized."
• Step 3: Visualize the oil’s energy spreading throughout your body, filling you with light and positivity for the day ahead.
2. Meditation Practice:
• Step 1: Diffuse lime essential oil in your meditation space.
• Step 2: Sit comfortably, close your eyes, and take several deep breaths.
• Step 3: Silently or aloud, repeat the affirmation: "I am refreshed, clear, and energized."
• Step 4: Focus on the scent and the words, allowing them to deepen your meditation and enhance your spiritual connection.
3. Evening Wind-Down:
• Step 1: Add a few drops of lime essential oil to a diffuser or a warm bath.
• Step 2: As you relax, take slow, deep breaths, inhaling the refreshing aroma.
• Step 3: Recite the affirmation: "I am refreshed, clear, and energized."
• Step 4: Let the fragrance and the affirmation guide you into a state of peace and tranquility, preparing you for restful sleep.
4. Daily Reminder:
• Step 1: Carry a small bottle of lime essential oil with you.
• Step 2: Whenever you feel stressed or unbalanced, apply a drop to your wrists, inhale deeply, and repeat the affirmation: "I am refreshed, clear, and energized."
• Step 3: Allow the aroma and the affirmation to center you and restore your sense of calm and confidence.
5. Chakra Balancing:
• Step 1: Dilute lime essential oil with a carrier oil and anoint your solar plexus chakra (above the navel) or heart chakra (center of the chest).
• Step 2: Lie down or sit comfortably, placing your hands over the anointed area.
• Step 3: Repeat the affirmation: "I am refreshed, clear, and energized."
• Step 4: Visualize the energy of the oil balancing and energizing your chakras, promoting strength and emotional stability.

 

Using this affirmation in conjunction with organic lime essential oil can enhance its benefits, promoting emotional balance, spiritual connection, and personal empowerment in your daily life.

 

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Certified Organic

Irish Apothecary's Own Brand
100% Certified Organic Lime Essential Oil

 

 

Certified Organic Distilled Lime Oil has a zesty and tangy odour which works well in uplifting and awakening blends, or blended with Tea Tree Oil to make a more pleasant smelling natural disinfectant blend for home use. Some Therapists and Perfumers prefer to use the Distilled version of Lime Oil in their 'leave on' products due to the concerns of residual bergaptene contained in the expressed Oil.

 

Steam Distilled Lime Oil Essential Oil Certified Organic has a sharper and zestier odour compered to the Certified Organic Expressed Lime Oil.

 

The purest and finest of essential oils bringing you the best of natural medicine for your physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Amber Glass with aluminium cap, product includes a dropper and pipette enclosed. 

 

Approximate Weight

10ml = 40g

30ml = 80g

50ml = 120g

 

This pure essential oil is undiluted, unadulterated and created just for you. It can be used in your diffuser (3-5 drops, depending on diffuser size, for whole water capacity), in your skincare, applied directly on the skin (patch test first), 15 drops per 100ml with good filtered water to make a mist or as you please. It is very effective with the tunnelling method or for an instant energy change.

When we diffuse an essential oil, we passively ingest the molecules in the air. As they enter our bloodstream, we are benefitting from the intelligence and healing properties of the oil.

Close lid tightly during uses. If you are using your product with the pipette on frequent usage, ensure the pipette is empty when placing back into your product. It is best to store your pipette separately if not in frequent use. This will prevent your pipette from degenerating and your oil evaporating. It is advisable to patch test product before use. Keep out of direct reach from children. Store in a cool dry place. Take necessary precautions when using other medicines.

A 100% pure essential oil wouldn’t typically be used on an oil burner as its medicinal healing benefits will burn off. We would use a fragrance oil on an oil burner as it blooms with heat and evokes the sensory organs for you to respond and feel a certain way. They can be found here.