Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Gastric irritation
Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Light Green
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Succulent
Taste
Astringent
Acidic, Sour
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-6.86-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Sunny, Warm to hot climate