Oleum limettae

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Lime oil

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Lime oil, the oil of Citrus aurantifolia, the real lime, is used in food technology (additive drinks) and cosmetics. Lime oil is similar in smell and taste to bergamot oil (Oleum bergamottae).

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In food technology as an additive to beverages. Cosmetically as fragrance component in soaps, shower gels etc.

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Ingredients of lime oil: 6-9% citral, 1-alpha-terpineol, bisabolone, limetin, linalool, cineol, methyl anthranilic acid ester, various psoralenes (e.g. phellopterin, bergamottin)

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The lime oil pressed from the peel has a phototoxic effect (due to its psoralen content) when applied directly to the skin under the influence of the sun.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer