doTERRA Lime Essential Oil Uses with DIY and Food Recipes

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Known for its distinct aroma and taste, Lime provides cleansing benefits when taken internally or used topically—making it the perfect oil for purifying skin, air, and surfaces.*

Supports healthy immune function*
Positively affects mood with stimulating and refreshing properties
Often used as an internal cleanser*
Promotes emotional balance and well-being
Diffuse to cleanse the air and uplift your mood
Put some Lime on a cotton pad to help remove grease spots and sticker residue
Add a drop of Lime to your drinking water for enhanced flavor and antioxidant support*
Add one drop to your facial cleanser or shampoo for added cleansing properties
Combine with Melaleuca for a soothing scalp massage
Add a drop to your salsa
Diffuse while studying and then apply to wrists again while testing on those subjects
Blends with Cedarwood, Black Pepper, and Cilantro
Replace your sugar beverage with a drop of lemon and lime in water for a refreshing flavor

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doTERRA Lime Essential Oil Uses Product Description

Famous for its distinct flavor and aroma, the lime fruit has seemingly endless applications for cooking, cleaning, personal care, and more. Much like the fruit, there are also many uses for Lime. Whether you want to add some zest to your smoothie or fill the room with an energizing aroma, once you use Lime oil, it will soon become a major staple in your daily essential oil use.

doTERRA Lime Essential Oil Uses and Benefits

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 flavor and provide antioxidant support.* If you want a flavorful 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 flavor.
Looking for a flavorful 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 flavor. Lime oil is also a delicious addition to corn. Take a look at our essential oil recipe for Grilled Corn, which uses the flavors of Lime oil, cilantro, garlic, and cayenne pepper to turn regular corn on the cob into your new favorite snack. 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.
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 utilize 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 the concoction around your home or any area that could use a more cheerful scent.
If you are a fan of fruity or sweet drinks, Lime oil is your new best friend. Lime will add a tart, naturally sweet flavor to your favorite 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 favorite gives you all the flavor without all of the processed sugars and preservatives that are added to store-bought lemonades.
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 Melaleuca and give yourself a scalp massage in the shower. When you want to use Limefor 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.
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 flavor. These Lime Chicken Tacos are a delicious twist on a classic favorite, bursting full of sweet and savory flavors. If you are looking for another way to incorporate Lime into your dinner plans, check out our Honey Lime Chicken Wings. With doTERRA Lime oil, soy sauce, Tabasco sauce, garlic, and more, this essential oil recipe has plenty of kick to it, and will soon become a summertime favorite to make on the grill.
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.
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.
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 flavoring is useful for adding zest to weeknight dinners, or sweetness to our favorite drinks, it is also a very common flavor for desserts. If you are looking for a fun way to use Lime essential oil, take a look at our recipe for Citrus Coconut Popsicles. These tasty morsels of frozen citrus flavor are perfect for those times when you want to enjoy a cold treat on a warm summer night. For a healthier twist on dessert, consider trying this Key Lime Pie Parfait, which uses the delicious flavors of honey, yogurt, lime, and granola to produce a simple, yet favorite dessert.

doTERRA Lime Essential Oil Uses Directions for Use

Diffusion: Use three to four drops in the diffuser of your choice.
Internal use: Dilute one drop in 4 fl. oz. of liquid.
Topical use: Apply one to two drops to the desired area. Dilute with doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize any skin sensitivity. See additional precautions below.

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Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas.

* Statements with asterisks refer to internal use. All others refer to aromatic or topical use.

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doTERRA Essential Oil Food Recipes

1. Meltaway Cookies

Flour – Cornstarch – Powdered Sugar – Butter – Real Salt – Lemon – Lime – Wild Orange or Peppermint – Powdered Sugar – Half and Half

These doTERRA meltaway cookies do just that, they melt in your mouth. The essential oils in them make them taste good for sure, but they are also quite healthy. They remind me of a little dinner mint that my Grandma used to make. These would be perfect to serve at a party or an event where you’re trying to sell doTERRA. You should try them, they’re really delicious and fun to eat.

2. Candy Creams

Egg White – Powdered Sugar – Your Choice of doTERRA Essential Oils

3. Strawberry Almond Salad with Raspberry Lime Vinaigrette

Lime

4. Non-Alcoholic Cranberry & Lime Spritzer

Lime

5. Raspberry Limeade

Lime

6. Berry-Yogurt Lime Smoothie

Lime

7. Drinks You Can Make

Lime

8. Tropical Green Smoothie

Lime

9. Strawberry Citrus Slush

Lemon – Lime

10. Grilled Corn

Lime

11. Lime Cilantro Rice

Lime – Cilantro

12. Brown Sugar Lime Grilled Pineapple Lettuce Cups

Lime

13. Go-G0-G0 Green Smoothie

Lemon – Lime

14. Spicy Sweet Potato Fries with Avocado Lime Dip

Lime

15. Spring Salad

Lemon – Lime – Basil – Oregano

16. Citrus Slush

3 drops Lime

2 drops Citrus Bliss Invigorating Blend

3 drops Grapefruit

17. Lime & Coconut Raw Chia Pudding

Lime

18. Baked Chicken Taquitos

Lime

19. Honey Lime Cilantro Shrimp

Lime – Cilantro

20. Raw Avocado Cake

Lemon – Lime – Wild Orange or Grapefruit

21. Banana Sushi

Wild Orange – Lime – Cardamom

22. Mixed Berry Pie

Lime

23. Blender Salsa

Lime – Cilantnro

24. Quinoa Salad

Cilantro – Lime

25. Blackened Salmon with Mango Salsa

Lime

26. Steamed Shellfish in Aromatic Asian Broth

Lime – Coriander – Black Pepper – Ginger

27. Crockpot Vegan Pinto Beans

Cilantro – Lime

28. Lime Chicken Tacos

Lime

29. Honey Lime Chicken Wings

Lime

30. Citrus Coconut Popsicles

Lime

31. Naturally Dyed Patriotic Cupcakes

Lime

32. Last Minute Tropical Sherbet

Lime

33. Key Lime Pie Parfait

Lime

34. Pineapple Nectarine Salsa

Lime – Cilantro

35. Sautéed Tomatillo Salsa

Lime

36. Butternut Squash Pitas

Lime

37. Citrus Hummus

Bergamot – Grapefruit – Lime

38. Jalapeno and Goat Cheese White Bean Hummus

Cilantro – Lime

39. Guacamole

Cilantro – Wild Orange – Lime

40. Creamy Lime Fruit Dip

Lime

41. Homemade Dipping Ranch

Lime

42. Pear with Lime

Rub a drop of Lime essential oil on a fresh pear, cut, and enjoy. Eat with cheese and crackers.

43. App Salsa

Lime

44. Lime Salt

Lime

doTERRA Essential Oil Cleaning Recipes

45. Jewelry Polish

Lime

46. Glass Cleaner

Lemon – Lime – Grapefruit – Wild Orange or a Combination

47. Soft Scrub Cleaner

Lemon – Lime

48. Soft Scrub

Lemon – Lime

49. Dish Soap

Lime – Lemon – Citrus Bliss

doTERRA Essential Oil Beauty Recipes

50. Strawberry Sugar Scrub

Lime

51. Homemade Women’s Shaving Cream

Wild Orange – Lime – Grapefruit

52. Ginger Lime Brown Sugar Scrub

Fractionated Coconut Oil – Lime – Ginger

doTERRA Essential Oil Diffuser Blend Recipes

53. Love Potion

1 drop Clary Sage
2 drops Lime
2 drops Juniper Berry

54. It’s Lunchtime!

3 drops Lime

3 drops Wild Orange

1 drop Lemon

1 drop Peppermint

55. Maui Wowi

2 drops Hawaiian Sandalwood

2 drops Lime

2 drops Wild Orange

2 drops Eucalyptus

56. Cupid Shuffle

3 drops Lime
3 drops Patchouli
2 drops Ylang Ylang

57. Sweetheart

3 drops Lime
2 drops Wild Orange
1 drop Ylang Ylang

58. Garden Zest

1 drop Basil

2 drops Peppermint

2 drops Lime

59. Spring Fever

1 drop Geraniu

2 drops Grapefruit

1 drop Lime

60. Emerald Isle

This blend promotes feelings of being refreshed, focused and uplifted with a positive mood. Diffuse at home, or in the office to cleanse and purify the air as you promote emotional balance and well-being.

4 drops Lime

2 drops Lemon

1 drop Spearmint

61. End of the Rainbow

Looking for the end of your rainbow? Try diffusing this blend in your home to positively affect your mood and encourage productivity. This combination of oils gives a peaceful and meditative aroma while cleansing the air and leaving you feeling nourished and rejuvenated.

1 drop Fennel

3 drops Wintergreen

1 drop Sandalwood

4 drops Lime

62. Spring Fling

This is light, fresh, and has a touch of sweetness and tart. Plus, the citrus essential oils will boost your mood.

2 drops Lemon

2 drops Grapefruit

2 drops Lime

63. Fresh Start

With the new year comes new opportunities, new experiences, and new friends. Diffuse this blend for a fresh start to your new year!
1 drop Lemon
1 drop Wild Orange
2 drops Grapefruit
1 drop Lime

64. Springtime Bliss

Diffuse this blend for a grounding, yet uplifting experience and evoke feelings of tranquility and balance. This blend brings to mind a fresh mountain meadow as the snow begins to melt into spring.

2 drops AromaTouch Massage Blend

3 drops Lime

2 drops Balance Grounding Blend

1 drop Citrus Bliss Invigorating Blend

65. Ocean Waves

3 drops Lavender

3 drops Lime

1 drop Spearmint

66. Positive Thinking

1 drop Myrrh

1 drop Eucalyptus

1 drop Lime

67. Outdoor Wedding

1 drop Clary Sage

2 drops Lime

2 drops Juniper Berry

68. Fresh Citrus

This blend is exceptionally fresh with the perfect mix of dōTERRA Spearmint, Tangerine, Lime, and Grapefruit. This blend promotes a sense of focus and uplifts mood.

2 drops Tangerine

2 drops Lime

2 drops Grapefruit

1 drop Spearmint

69. Thyme to Uplift

1 drop Thyme

2 drops Eucalyptus

3 drops Lime

70. Uplifting, Bright & Fresh

3 drops Breathe Respiratory Blend

2 drops Wild Orange

3 drops Lime

71. Get Up and Go!

1 drop Elevation Joyful Blend

2 drops Lime

2 drops Motivate Encouraging Blend

72. Invigorating Focus

1 drop Peppermint

1 drop Wild Orange

1 drop Frankincense

1 drop Lime

73. Esteem

This invigorating blend promotes a positive mood and sense of focus with its stimulating and refreshing properties while promoting emotional balance and well-being.

3 drops Grapefruit

2 drops Lime

1 drop Douglas Fir

74. Stressed

3 drops Lavender

3 drops Lime

1 drop Spearmint

75. Citrus Sage

Just to clarify- this blend is not potent and strikes a great balance between the herbaceous scent of Clary Sage and the bright sweetness of Lime and Grapefruit essential oils.

2 drops Clary Sage

2 drops Grapefruit

4 drops Lime

76. Herbaceous and Vivacious

This fresh and lively blend is cleansing, uplifting, and helps to promote clear breathing.

1 drop Cinnamon

2 drops Lime

2 drops Basil

77. Savor the Moments

Make each moment worth savoring with this tree and citrus diffuser blend. The Savor the Moments blend will promote a relaxing and uplifting atmosphere for all to experience and enjoy.

1 drop Cedarwood

2 drops Grapefruit

2 drops Lime

78. Gorgeous Greens

Diffuse this blend when you want to feel lean, clean and green!

1 drop Lime

1 drop Fenne

1 drop Basil

79. Refresh and Cleanse

3 drops Lime

1 drop Breathe Respiratory Blend

80. Christmas Cheer

Company coming? The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is by diffusing doTERRA for all who are dear.

3 drops Lime

3 drops Wild Orange

2 drops Cinnamon

2 drops White Fir

2 drops Cypress

2 drops Bergamot

1 drop Eucalyptus

81. Citrus Cinnamonwood

Citrus Cinnamonwood Diffuser Blend with doTERRA essential oils.

The perfect transition scent from Summer to Fall!

2 drops Lemon

2 drops Lime

1 drop Cinnamon

82. Grounding and Gleeful

This blend smells INCREDIBLE and is the perfect combination to diffuse when guests come over to help settle nerves and encourage conversation

3 drops Serenity Restful Blend

3 drops Lime

83. Tropical Allure

1 drop Whisper Blend for Women

2 drops Lime

84. Mermaid

You will feel like you’ve been relaxing at the beach all day when you diffuse this blend

2 drops Lavender

2 drops Spearmint

1 drop Lime

85. Spa Dreams

3 drops Lavender

4 drops Lime

2 drops Peppermint

86. Citrus Summer Remix

Just like a summer drive with the windows rolled down and the volume cranked up, this diffuser blend will help energize your body and mind. You may even want to start singing.

3 drops Lime

1 drop Passion Inspiring Blend

2 drops Bergamot