Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Skin rejuvenation, Strengthening of bones
Arthritis treatment, Cholera treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Piles treatment, Scurvy treatment
General Benefits
Antiseptic properties, Cures headache, Removes waste from kidney
Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Rhinitis, Wheezing
Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Eye irritation, Hives, Inflammation, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
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Chances of sunburn
Recommeded for
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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)
Along with meal, Best to drink warm water with lime on an empty stomach, Don't consume at night and before bed
Type
Tree fruit, Tropical
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Early summer, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring
All seasons
Varieties
Rongrien, Chompu, Rapiah, Bingjai and Lebak Bulus
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
Coral red, Yellow
Green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Light Green
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Acidic, Sour
Origin
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India
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-6.56-7.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Humid
Sunny, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Oils extracted from its seeds is used to make soaps and candles.
- 'Rambut' means hairy in Malay.
- It makes the best hair mask.
- Seeds are edible and healthy too.
- 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 Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Spirits
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Production
Top Producer
Thailand
China
Other Countries
Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Argentina, Brazil, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Singapore
United States of America
Top Exporter
Thailand
Mexico