Botanical name: Citrus aurantifolia
Origin: Italy
Plant part: Peel, steam distilled
Chemical family: Monoterpenes 77.6%, Monoterpenols 11.7%
Main components: limonene 47.6%, y-terpinene 11.69%
Shelf life: suggested 3 years
Aroma: Top note. Citrusy–very fresh, sweet, bright, fruity.

Therapeutic properties:  anti-depressant, anti-microbial, anti-viral, tonic, cooling, astringent, anti-anxiety

Emotional: fresh and bright! Very uplifting and cleansing, reduces tension, invites one to be happy. Lime is welcome in many blends and adds a creative spark. Invites one to be happy.

Suggestions: Add to cream, gels, diffuser, sprays, aromatherapy inhalers, balms, lip balms, soaps, body oils
Safety: can irritate skin if oxidized. Because the peel is used for distilling, suggested to use organic as many citrus crops can be heavily sprayed with pesticides.

Available in 5ml and 15ml eurodropper bottle.

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