Botanical Name
Lime (Citrus Aurantifolia)
Sourced From
Sri Lanka
Extraction Method
Pressed from the peel of the fruit
Description
The scent of Lime can be described as sweet, tart and lively. The name encompasses several different species of trees originating in southeast Asia. Limes have been used to treat scurvy and have higher acidity than other citrus fruits. Primary chemical constituents include d-limonene, α-pinene, β-pinene, myrcene, terpinolene 1,8 cineol, linalool.
Clinically Proven Benefits:
- Reduces appetite
- Anti-bacterial
Clinical Studies:
Study Citations:
1. Dosoky NS, Setzer WN. Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oils. Int J Mol Sci. 2018;19(7):1966. Published 2018 Jul 5. doi:10.3390/ijms19071966
2. Aibinu I, Adenipekun T, Adelowotan T, Ogunsanya T, Odugbemi T. Evaluation of the antimicrobial properties of different parts of Citrus aurantifolia (lime fruit) as used locally. Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med. 2006;4(2):185-190. Published 2006 Nov 13.
Additional Benefits:
- Reduces anxiety
- Reduces respiratory issues
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