Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
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Side Effects
Chances of sunburn
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Recommeded for
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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
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Key lime, Persian lime, Kaffir lime, Desert lime, Palestine Sweet Lime, Mexican Sweet Lime, Mary Ellen Sweet Lime
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine
Seedless Variety
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Color
Green
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
Brown
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Fleshy
Taste
Acidic, Sour
Bitter
Origin
India
Eastern Mediterranean Region
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7.57-8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- 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.
- In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
- The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
- Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
Spain
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Italy