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Bio Kaffir Lime Essential Oil (Citrus hystrix)
Bio Kaffir Lime Essential Oil (Citrus hystrix)
Bright Thai kaffir lime leaf oil with sparkling citrus, green, floral and spicy facets.
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The essential oil distilled from the leaves of Citrus hystrix — commonly known as Kaffir or Makrut Lime — is one of the most distinctive and uplifting citrus aromatics in the world.
Unlike other lime oils obtained from fruit peel, this rare extract is derived from the glossy double leaves of the tree, releasing an intensely green, aromatic, and slightly spicy fragrance.
It represents vitality, purification, and clarity — the vibrant life force of tropical forests captured in aromatic form.
Used for centuries in Southeast Asian medicine, temple rituals, and culinary traditions, Kaffir Lime Leaf Oil unites freshness with spiritual depth, awakening both body and mind.
Through gentle steam distillation, the living essence of the leaf is preserved — rich in citronellal, limonene, and β-pinene — producing an oil celebrated for its invigorating, antiseptic, and harmonizing effects.
Kaffir Lime trees grow abundantly across tropical Asia, thriving in biodiverse ecosystems.
Leaves used for distillation are harvested sustainably, often as by-products from culinary cultivation.
The steam distillation process requires no chemical solvents, preserving the plant’s natural integrity.
Producers in Thailand and Indonesia typically use solar-assisted drying and water recycling techniques, ensuring low environmental impact and high aromatic fidelity.
Each batch reflects the season and soil conditions — making every bottle a unique aromatic signature of the tropics.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Citrus hystrix
- Botanical family: Rutaceae
- Part used: Leaves
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin: Thailand
- Appearance: Pale yellow,
- Perfumery note: Top
- Aromatic character: Bright, green, sparkling, floral, spicy and woody
Aromatic Profile
A vivid leaf-distilled citrus profile with unmistakable green and aromatic depth.
- Dominant notes: Bright citrus, fresh and green
- Supporting notes: Floral, spicy, herbaceous and softly woody
- Intensity: Strong and sparkling
- Perfumery position: Top note
Formulation & Chemistry
Natural essential-oil composition varies with origin, harvest, plant material and distillation.
Formulation Guidance
- Add during the cool-down phase where practical and minimise prolonged heat and air exposure.
Applications
Perfumery
- Bright citrus and green top-note accords
- Fresh floral, tropical, aromatic and spicy compositions
Cosmetic Formulation
- Rinse-off cleansing and body products
Safety
Always patch test the finished formulation before topical use.
- For external use only; do not ingest or use internally.
- Avoid eyes, mucous membranes and broken skin.
- Oxidised essential oil may increase sensitisation risk; protect from heat, air and direct light.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding users, young children and highly sensitive users should seek qualified guidance.
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The information presented here is for educating our customers about the traditional uses of essential oils and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. You are responsible for understanding the safe application of these products.