Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
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
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, NA
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Chances of sunburn
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Monsoon, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Color
Black, Magenta, Purple
Green
Inside Color
Purple
Light Green
Taste
Astringent, Sweet
Acidic, Sour
Origin
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
India
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
- Lime is the called as the powerhouse of flavors.
- Fresh lime juice is so acidic that it can dissolve concrete.
- Limes are more fragrant and acidic than lemons.
- Persian limes are almost seedless and thorn less.
Other Countries
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
India
Mexico
Botanical Name
Syzygium cumini
Citrus aurantifolia
Synonym
Eugenia cumini
not available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Species
S. cumini
C. aurantifolia
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Jambul and Lime
We might think that Jambul and Lime are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Jambul and Lime Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Jambul and Lime is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Jambul and Lime with peel is 60.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 30.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Jambul and Lime belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Jambul and Lime is Myrtales and Sapindales respectively. Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family and Lime belongs to Rutaceae family. Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species and Lime belongs to Citrus genus of C. aurantifolia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.