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Botanical name: Citrus aurantifolia

Color: Light yellow-green

Consistency: Thin

Perfumery note: Top

Related Planets/Deities: Sun

Aroma: Fresh, tart and sweet, citrusy

Energetic Properties: Revitalizing, protecting, clarifying.

Aromatherapy Properties: A watery white or pale yellow liquid with a fresh, sharp,fruity-citrus scent. It blends well with neroli, citronella, lavender,rosemary, clary sage, and citrus oils. Everyone's inner child loves the smellof pure lime essential oil. Somehow it's just instantly uplifting and remindsyou of everything that's good in life.

Spiritual Uses: Lime oil is very beneficial for revitalizing body and spirit, as well as for creating protection in one's space. The sharp, citrusy scent of lime oil is very beneficial in cutting through delusion and creating clarity - very helpful when on has an important decision to make.

Blends well with: Floral and spicy essential oils such as Angelica, Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender, Neroli, Nutmeg, Rose, and Ylang Ylang.

History: Lime trees originated in Asia, and are now cultivated in most warm countries. The tree was introduced to Europe by the Arabs, and then travelled to the Americas with settlers. Ship's crews often depended on limes to prevent scurvy, as they have significant quantities of Vitamin C. In modern times, lime oil is used to flavor ginger ale and sodas, and in perfumes.