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Lime (Italy)
🌿 Scent Profile
Sharp, zesty citrus peel scent with a tart, slightly bitter-green note. Fresher and more acidic than sweet orange. Offers a sparkling top note with some lime zest pungency and a slight sweetness underneath.
⚡ Functionality
Cognitive Enhancement, Energizing, Mood Boost
⚗️ Chemistry
d-Limonene (~50%), b-Pinene, g-Terpinene, Citral.
🛡️ Safety
Cold-pressed lime is phototoxic dermally, but for inhalation this is not an issue. Generally safe; like other citrus oils, avoid using old oxidized oil (peroxide irritants). Fresh lime oil in a diffuser is fine and commonly used – provides an uplifting aroma with no adverse effects.
🌍 Sourcing
Extracted from Citrus aurantifolia peel in Italy.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The scientific literature provided is for informational purposes only regarding the raw botanical materials.