Citrus aurantifolia
Calypso calmer
Source: West Indies
Extraction: Cold expression of outer peel layer.
Blending Factor: 3
Odour Note: Top
Characteristics:
Lime is a pale yellow to olive green liquid with intense, characteristic, rich, sweet, fresh citrus peel fragrance.
Safety Precautions:
This oil is nontoxic, non-irritating and non-sensitising. Photo-sensitising therefore it can increase the burning effect of the sun and UV light. Avoid use, in massage or bath, prior to sun or solarium exposure.
History:
Native to southern India, introduced to Asia by the Moors then brought to the Americas by Spanish and Portuguese explorers. It is now naturalised in many
tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world. In the Ayurvedic and folk medicine of
India and the Near East it is used in a similar manner to Lemon.
Therapeutic Actions:
Emotionally uplifting, stress relieving, reviving, refreshing, calming, soothing, and anti-depressant.
Enhances:
Vitality, positive energy, clarity, decisiveness, fun, laughter, inspiration, appetite for life
Reduces:
Stress, depression, colds and flu, nervous exhaustion, fatigue, self doubt,
heaviness, and apathy.
Uses:
Lymphatic system: Fluid retention, cellulite
Immune system: Chronic fatigue syndrome
Respiratory system: Colds, flu, asthma, bronchitis, catarrh
Nervous system : Nervous exhaustion, debility, apathy, anxiety, stress
Cardiovascular system: Poor circulation, high Blood pressure, nose bleed
Skin: Acne, oily skin, brittle nails, insect bites.
Methods for use:
Massage
Use no more than 10 drops of essential oil to 20ml of carrier oil (Sweet Almond). A blend can have the combination of several essential oils, 3 different essential oils is a good balance. But the total drops of the essential oils should be no more than 10 drops. (The above dilution is 2 ½% ie the drops equal half the carrier oil).
Bath
Add 5 to 10 drops of essential oil to a full bath and agitate to disperse.
Vaporiser
Place 5 to 8 drops of essential oil on to the top of your Tri Nature vaporizer dish. If candle vaporisers are used, the oil should be added to water in the vaporizer pan.
Footbaths
Are simple and easy to use, but very effective as the skin on the soles of the feet absorb the essential oils quickly. Add 3 to 4 drops of essential oils in a bowl of hot water.
Blends well with:
Other citrus oils, Cedarwood, Clary Sage, Geranium, Lavender, Neroli, Palmarosa, Petitgrain, Rose, Rosemary, Rosewood, Vetiver. Ylang Yland
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Invigorating Blend for
Men
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Uplifting
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Refreshing Spray
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Lime
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3
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Lime
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2
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Lime
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5
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Mandarin
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3
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Bergamot
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2
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Grapefruit
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5
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Cedarwood
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4
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Rosemary
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1
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Geranium
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5
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Total drops
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10
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Total drops
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5
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Dispersant
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5 ml
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In Carrier Oil
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20 ml
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In Carrier Oil
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10 ml
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Pure Water
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100 ml
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Vaporiser
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