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Lime Oil

Also Known As : Lime essential oil
Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It has a sweet, tart taste.

Usage Tips

  1. Lime Oil can be used to flavour ice-cream, gateau, jellies, pies and other desserts.
  2. It can be used in any recipe as a substitute for lime juice or zest.

Description

Lime Oil is an essential oil obtained by cold-pressing the peel of the lime. It can also be extracted by steam distillation of its dried peels. It is pale yellow to light olive in color and has fresh, sweet, tangy, and citrusy aroma.

Health benefits

  • Lime Oil has antiseptic properties that helps to treat infections.(1)
  • It protects against viral infections that cause measles, chickenpox, common cold and mumps.(1)
  • As an astringent, it helps to cure toothaches and also strengthens the gums.(1)
  • It has disinfectant properties that cure microbial infection in the colon, kidneys, genitals and urinary tract.(1)
  • It is a good bactericide that helps to treat diarrhea, food poisoning, typhoid and cholera.(1)

Selection Guide

Look for organic lime oil with pleasant citrusy aroma. Also check for its expiration date on the packaging.

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/essential-oils/lime-essential-oil.html

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