dōTERRA Lime essential oil is cold-pressed from the rind of the Key lime fruit and is sourced in Brazil. It is a hybrid citrus that can be successfully grown is most areas where there is no winter frost. While all varieties of lime share similar properties, Key lime is highly sought after for its strong, robust flavour and zesty fragrance, which is due to its higher acidity compared to other limes.

Lime essential oil is famous for its tart yet sweet aroma and flavour, as well as for a variety of topical uses and benefits. Lime oil adds a bright and lively citrus aroma as it’s diffused in your home. Just like the fresh fruit, Lime oil adds a pleasant, tangy flavour to your favourite dishes, drinks, and desserts. Include Lime essential oil in your personal care routine to give your skin a healthy-looking radiance and cleanse your hair and scalp. Because of its primary chemical constituent, limonene, Lime oil is a smart choice to use for cleansing surfaces around your home while emitting a refreshing, sweet aroma in its wake. With so many applications, Lime essential oil will soon become a staple in your daily essential oil use.  

What Are the Benefits of Lime Oil?

The tart, citrus aroma of Lime energises and uplifts the mood. This citrus oil offers powerful cleansing benefits and supports healthy immune function. It is used in cooking to enhance the flavour of both sweet and savoury dishes. Due to its high limonene content, Lime essential oil provides internal cleansing benefits.

Like other citrus oils, Lime is rich in limonene, but it also has a high concentration of beta-pinene, which adds to Lime oil’s uplifting properties. Diffused, it brings a sense of happiness and an energizing boost. This refreshing oil can be diffused during periods of low motivation or decreased energy and focus, as it can dispel exhaustion and uplift the mind. It may also help reduce feelings of sadness.

Lime Essential Oil Facts

Uses and Benefits

1. Known for its purifying properties, Lime is often used as an internal cleanser. Lime oil may also support healthy immune function. When you want to reap these internal benefits, consider adding a drop or two of Lime oil to your water glass or water bottle to enhance the flavour and provide antioxidant support. If you want a flavourful drink that isn’t soda or full of sugar, you can also place a drop of Lemon and a drop of Lime oil in your water for a refreshing, sweet flavour.
2. Looking for a flavourful side dish to take to your next party? You can always add a drop of Lime to homemade salsa to give it an extra punch of flavour. If you want a delicious side dish that is also guilt-free, try our Spicy Sweet Potato Fries with Avocado Lime Dip. This unique essential oil recipe is the perfect addition to your next movie night, birthday party, or family get-together.
3. Not only does Lime taste sweet, it also has a tart, citrus scent as well. This aroma is perfect for when you want to brighten a room or make your home feel clean or fresh. To utilise the smell of Lime oil around your house, try our Spring Fling Room Spray DIY. Simply combine Lemon, Grapefruit, and Lime oil with distilled water into a glass spray bottle and spray around your home or any area that could use a more cheerful scent.
4. If you are a fan of fruity or sweet drinks, Lime oil is your new best friend. Lime will add a tart, naturally sweet flavour to your favourite slushies, smoothies, or drinks. For cooling relief on a hot summer’s day, try our Non-Alcoholic Cranberry & Lime Spritzer, which uses four simple ingredients to create a one-of-a-kind taste. For another simple Lime beverage, mix up a batch of this Raspberry Limeade. This delicious summer favourite gives you all the flavour without all of the processed sugars and preservatives that are added to store-bought lemonades.
5. While the cleansing properties of Lime can be helpful for internal cleansing or cleaning the house, you can also use Lime oil to help purify the skin and hair. Consider adding one or two drops of Lime to your face wash or shampoo to yield the benefits of added cleansing properties. To use Lime oil for hair, just combine with a few drops of Tea Tree and give yourself a scalp massage in the shower. When you want to use Lime for skin, try our Ginger-Lime Brown Sugar Scrub. You can easily make this facial scrub at home, and it will leave your skin softer and more exfoliating.
6. Possibly one of the most common uses for the lime fruit is to add a tart, sweet flavor to dishes like chicken. This is also true for Lime —it can dress up any boring dinner when you are looking to add a little flavour. These Lime Chicken Tacos are a delicious twist on a classic favourite, bursting full of sweet and savoury flavours. If you are looking for another way to incorporate Lime into your dinner plans, check out our Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce. This recipe will soon become a summertime favourite to make.
7. Because it has such a unique and stimulating scent, there are many benefits that come from diffusing Lime. The refreshing properties of Lime oil can positively affect mood when diffused. Lime oil can also promote well-being and emotional balance, so it is a good idea to diffuse Lime on days when you need to center and balance your emotions, or if you aren’t feeling your best. While diffusing Lime oil can help lift your mood, you can also diffuse this oil when you simply want to cleanse the air in your kitchen, bedroom, office, or the entire home.
8. Like Lemon oil, Lime comes in handy for cleaning. There are countless ways to use Lime oil for cleaning, whether you want to get rid of a sticky mess, clean your countertops, or purify your hands. When you are left with a sticky, goopy, or greasy mess, you can use Lime to remove grease spots or residue left behind by stickers. Simply place a few drops of Lime oil on a cotton pad and rub down the sticky area until the residue or spot is gone. To keep your dishes extra clean (and smelling lovely), try our DIY Dish Soap, which uses Lime, Lemon, and Citrus Bliss Invigorating Blend. This combination will leave your kitchen smelling great while giving your dishes a beautiful shine.
9. Though it has many uses, the key lime, the same fruit that is used to produce Lime has gained a lot of popularity for its use in Key lime pie. While lime flavouring is useful for adding zest to weeknight dinners, or sweetness to our favourite drinks, it is also a very common flavour for desserts. For a healthier twist on dessert, consider trying this Key Lime Pie Parfait, which uses the delicious flavours of honey, yogurt, lime, and granola to produce a simple, yet favourite dessert.

In abundance and with hope and blessings

Tracey

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