Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green
Red
Inside Color
Light Green
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Succulent
Juicy
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Bitter, Tart
Origin
India
North America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7.54.5-5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Warm