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Citrusaurantifolia(dimette)

Tree lime comes from South Asia. Low, just over 4 m, with sharp thorns, smooth ovate leaves and small but very fragrant white flowers. The tree is valued for its tasty fruits. They are similar to lemons, only much smaller in size and pale green in color.

There are two main types of this plant: sour lime(CitrusausantifoliaSwingle) and sweet lime, or European limetta(CitruslimitettaRisso).

The fruits are processed to make delicious fruit juice, Schweppes drinks, ice cream, and candies;
for the production of citric acid and natural food flavoring.

Essential oils are obtained from the peels by cold pressing and distillation, which differ in color, smell, chemical composition and, therefore, in their effect on the human body.

In folk medicine, lime essential oil (limetta) was used as a bactericidal agent, as well as for the treatment of colds, infectious diseases, and fever. The first differs from the second in its pronounced phototoxic effect, delicate fruity aroma, and has a yellow-green color.

Medicinal properties

1. Used for upper respiratory tract catarrh and bronchitis.
2. Normalizes digestion, eliminates stomach and intestinal colic, flatulence.
3. Helps remove toxins from the body and rejuvenate tissues.
4. Reduces blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels.
5. Regulates fat metabolism.
6. Relieves pain in rheumatism and arthritis.
7. Has a wound healing effect.
8. In folk medicine it is known as an antispasmodic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, choleretic, carminative, antipyretic and antirheumatic agent. Used for varicose veins, swelling, ulcers, burns, cuts, insect bites.
9. Aphrodisiac.
10. Calms the central nervous system, eliminates headaches, improves mood. Indicated for depression and anxiety, mental disorders resulting from excessive alcohol consumption.
11. It rejuvenates and whitens well, restores elasticity, smoothes wrinkles, cleanses, tightens pores, and gives a beautiful shade to the skin.

Dosage

Oil burner: 5-6 k.

Internally: 1 k. for 1 hour. l. honey 1-2 times a day.

Baths: 7-8 k.

Massage: 5-6 k. per 10 ml of transport oil.

Compresses: 4-6 k. per 200 ml of water.

Enrichment of cosmetics: 6-8 k. per 10 g of base.

Contraindications. Individual intolerance.

Note. If the oil is obtained by cold pressing, the dosage for cosmetic purposes is reduced to 2-3 parts per 10 g. Phototoxic.