Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
✔
✘
✔
✘
Lactating Women
✔
✘
✔
✘
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Seedless Variety
✔
✘
✔
✘
Color
Red
Green
Inside Color
White
Light Green
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Bitter, Tart
Acidic, Sour
Origin
North America
India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
4.5-56-7.5
3.5
10
👆🏻
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Sunny, Warm to hot climate