The Many Uses of Lime Steamed Distilled
BODY
Afternoon clarity: Diffuse 3-4 drops in your workspace or workspace during mental fatigue to restore focus and motivation.
Digestive ease: Add 2-3 drops to 1 tbsp unscented balm and massage clockwise across the abdomen to encourage gentle movement and comfort after meals.
Energising bath: Soak in 4-5 drops in base oil to invigorate the senses and uplift mood during sluggish hours.
Circulation boost: Massage 2-3 drops diluted in carrier oil across the chest and solar plexus to enliven energy during sluggish afternoons.
SKIN
Daily vitality: Add 2 drops to 1 tbsp unscented lotion and apply to pulse points for continuous mood uplift throughout the day.
Personal inhalation: Add 1-2 drops to a personal inhaler or cotton ball for an immediate mental refresh during stressful moments.
MEDITATION
Combine 2 drops each of lime, lavender, lemon and geranium plus 1 drop of frankincense and diffuse during grounding practice.
MIND/MOOD
Diffuse 3 drops of lime and 2 drops of bergamot to dissolve afternoon stress and restore clarity.
Afternoon clarity: Diffuse 3-4 drops in your workspace or workspace during mental fatigue to restore focus and motivation.
Digestive ease: Add 2-3 drops to 1 tbsp unscented balm and massage clockwise across the abdomen to encourage gentle movement and comfort after meals.
Energising bath: Soak in 4-5 drops in base oil to invigorate the senses and uplift mood during sluggish hours.
Circulation boost: Massage 2-3 drops diluted in carrier oil across the chest and solar plexus to enliven energy during sluggish afternoons.
SKIN
Daily vitality: Add 2 drops to 1 tbsp unscented lotion and apply to pulse points for continuous mood uplift throughout the day.
Personal inhalation: Add 1-2 drops to a personal inhaler or cotton ball for an immediate mental refresh during stressful moments.
MEDITATION
Combine 2 drops each of lime, lavender, lemon and geranium plus 1 drop of frankincense and diffuse during grounding practice.
MIND/MOOD
Diffuse 3 drops of lime and 2 drops of bergamot to dissolve afternoon stress and restore clarity.
How to Use
DIFFUSION
Add 3-4 drops to a diffuser or burner.
Experience clarified focus by diffusing in your workspace, adding a few drops to your morning routine, or mixing with unscented lotion or carrier oil for midday grounding. Unlike cold-pressed lime, steam distillation removes phototoxic constituents, making it safe for sun-exposed skin when properly diluted.
TOPICAL
Dilute to 2–3% (6–9 drops in 10mL) in a base oil or lotion.
Add 3-4 drops to a diffuser or burner.
Experience clarified focus by diffusing in your workspace, adding a few drops to your morning routine, or mixing with unscented lotion or carrier oil for midday grounding. Unlike cold-pressed lime, steam distillation removes phototoxic constituents, making it safe for sun-exposed skin when properly diluted.
TOPICAL
Dilute to 2–3% (6–9 drops in 10mL) in a base oil or lotion.
Specifications
Botanical Name: Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle*
Common Names: Persian Lime, West Indian Lime
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Fruit peel
Plant Family: Rutaceae
Origin: Mexico
Aromatic Scent: Fresh, zesty citrus with subtle candy-like sweetness and soft floral undertone
Aromatic Note: Top
Aromatic Strength: Medium-Strong
Shelf Life: 2-3 years (Use within 1 year after opening)
*Certified organic ingredient
Common Names: Persian Lime, West Indian Lime
Extraction Method: Steam Distilled
Plant Part: Fruit peel
Plant Family: Rutaceae
Origin: Mexico
Aromatic Scent: Fresh, zesty citrus with subtle candy-like sweetness and soft floral undertone
Aromatic Note: Top
Aromatic Strength: Medium-Strong
Shelf Life: 2-3 years (Use within 1 year after opening)
*Certified organic ingredient
Safety
Non-toxic and non-irritating after dilution. Steam distillation removes phototoxic constituents present in expressed lime, making it safe for topical use on sun-exposed skin when properly diluted
If you are on long-term medication, please consult your practitioner.
Store out of reach of children. Please remember to store our products in a cool place below 25°C (77°F) to prevent oxidation and preserve their shelf life. Your care will ensure its effectiveness. For external use only. This is not a medicinal remedy.
*See pediatric essential oil dilution table.
** Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential Oil Safety (2nd ed.). Churchill Livingstone.
If you are on long-term medication, please consult your practitioner.
Store out of reach of children. Please remember to store our products in a cool place below 25°C (77°F) to prevent oxidation and preserve their shelf life. Your care will ensure its effectiveness. For external use only. This is not a medicinal remedy.
*See pediatric essential oil dilution table.
** Tisserand, R., & Young, R. (2014). Essential Oil Safety (2nd ed.). Churchill Livingstone.
FAQs
The steam distillation process transforms the oil chemically. During distillation, acid-catalyzed reactions form compounds like α-terpineol and reduce sharper constituents like citral, creating an oil that is psychologically uplifting yet emotionally grounding—ideal for daytime use when mental clarity rather than intense stimulation is desired.
Consider this: cold-pressed (expressed) lime oil is mechanically squeezed from the peel, preserving an intensely bright, zesty citrus aroma—but it contains phototoxic compounds. Steam-distilled lime undergoes a gentle heat process where steam passes through the peel, producing a softer, candy-like sweetness with a slightly less sharp profile. Crucially, steam distillation removes phototoxic constituents, making it safe for sun-exposed skin when properly diluted.
Consult a dermatologist or qualified aromatherapist first. While citrus oils are popular for skin health, they can irritate inflamed or compromised skin in some individuals. If approved, perform a patch test with a very low dilution (0.5–1%) before broader application.
German chamomile is non-toxic when used as directed; however, those taking medications metabolized by CYP2D6 (including certain antidepressants, antipsychotics, and tamoxifen) or those who are pregnant, nursing, or on long-term medication should consult their practitioner before use.
A Plant with Ancient Roots
The lime tree, native to Southeast Asia, bears small, thin-skinned fruits—vibrant green when unripe. When steam passes through these young rinds, it releases an oil of remarkable clarity and gentle power.
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners incorporated citrus peel oils for qi circulation and emotional balance. Ayurvedic practitioners valued lime for its warming, clarifying properties. This knowledge—mood elevation, mental focus, digestive ease—is validated by modern chemistry, which reveals limonene's anxiolytic effects and α-terpineol's calming influence.
Documented practice spanning centuries, refined through steam distillation into a form of remarkable safety. The ancient wisdom persists—only clearer.
