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Citrus hystrix
10-20€ / 10ml
Kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix) is a small thorny citrus native to Southeast Asia, widely used in Thai, Laotian and Reunionese cuisine. Its fragrant leaves are an essential ingredient in tom yum (Thai soup). On Reunion Island, kaffir lime is an essential element of rougail. The essential oil is distilled from the leaves (petitgrain) and has an intense, fresh lemon scent, different from all other citrus.
Kaffir lime petitgrain essential oil stands out from other citrus by its very high citronellal content (70-80%), which brings it closer to lemon eucalyptus than to lemon. It is therefore an anti-inflammatory and a calming agent, not a digestive tonic like other citrus. Its scent, while lemony, is more complex and exotic than that of lemon.
Les propriétés listées reposent sur des études in vitro et/ou un usage traditionnel. Sauf mention contraire, elles n'ont pas été validées par des essais cliniques humains rigoureux. Ces informations ne constituent pas un avis médical.
Calming
Traditional use
Anti-inflammatory
Traditional use
Sedative
Traditional use
Kaffir lime is mainly used in diffusion for its exotic scent and calming properties. In massage, diluted to 2-3% (irritating), it helps with inflammatory pain. Its price and rarity make it a connoisseur's essential oil rather than an everyday one.
Adapté à la diffusion atmosphérique. 3-5 gouttes, 15-20 min maximum par heure. Ne pas diffuser en continu.
Diluer dans une huile végétale avant application. Respecter les dosages recommandés selon la zone et le public.
Non recommandé par voie orale. Utiliser exclusivement par voie cutanée ou en diffusion.
Les huiles essentielles suivantes se combinent particuli\u00e8rement bien avec combava (petit grain) pour renforcer ou compl\u00e9ter ses effets :
Yes, combava (Citrus hystrix) is the French name for kaffir lime, used in Southeast Asian cuisine. The essential oil is distilled from the peel or leaves. Rich in citronellal, it is both a repellent and an anti-inflammatory, similar to lemon eucalyptus.
Yes, citronellal and citronellol give it relaxing and sedative properties. In diffusion, its exotic and green scent creates a soothing atmosphere. It is used for stress, insomnia and nervous agitation.
Yes, 1 drop of combava essential oil replaces several leaves in Thai, Malagasy or Reunionese recipes. Its intense lemony and green flavor is characteristic. Very concentrated: start with half a drop (on a toothpick).
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