Lime

Who doesn't love a splash of lime on their tacos? It gives a tangy attitude to your Mexican dinner, freshens up your glass of water, and adds a burst of flavor to candies and chewing gums.

But lime offers far more than a sassy flavor. Lime essential oil is extracted from lime peel and provides amazing health benefits. 

This oil is fantastic for people who struggle with inflammatory bowel disorders and slow digestion. It's also great for relieving muscle and joint pain, headaches, and anxiety. Traditionally, lime has been used for everything from asthma to ulcers to obesity. In southwest Nigeria it was even used for Malaria. 

That's one power-packed essential oil.

PROFILE

Latin Binomial:  Citrus aurantifolia

Location Origin: Mexico & Brazil

Extraction Method: Expression

Plant Part Used: Peels of fruit

Scent Profile: Bright, citrusy, sweet

Viscosity: Thin