Lime
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Other Names: Adam's Apple, Bara Nimbu, Bijapura, Citron Vert, Citronnier Vert, Citrus acida, Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus lima, Citrus limetta var. aromatica, Citrus medica var. acida, Huile de Lime, Italian Limetta, Key Lime, Lima, Lime Oil, Limette, Limettier, Limonia aurantifolia, Turanj.
Lime is a citrus fruit. The juice, fruit, peel, and oil are used to make medicine. Oil pressed from the crushed fruit is known as “distilled lime oil.” Oil pressed from the unripe peel is known as “expressed lime oil.”
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Special Precautions of Lime
- Some people are sensitive to lime oil when it is applied directly to the skin. Lime oil can cause the skin to be very sensitive to the sunlight, and might be unsafe when applied directly to the skin. Wear sunblock and protective clothing outside, especially if you are light-skinned. Cold pressed Lime Essential Oil is phototoxic. Steam distilled Lime Oil is not phototoxic.
- Avoid oxidised lime oil.
Benefits and uses of Lime are
- Lime juice is used for severe diarrhea (dysentery).
- Some people apply lime oil directly to the skin to kill germs, treat nausea, and as a stimulant.
- acne
- anemia,
- antiseptic
- bactericidal
- brittle nails
- boils
- chilblains
- corns
- cuts
- oily skin
- herpes
- insect bites
- mouth ulcers
- spots
- varicose veins
- warts
- arthritis
- cellulitis
- Dyspepsia
- high blood pressure
- nosebleeds
- obesity
- poor circulation
- rheumatism
- asthma
- throat infections
- bronchitis
- catarrh
- colds
- flu
- fever
