Knowledge of Lime as a medicinal plant

Scientific name: Citrus microcarpa Bunge; Citrus mitis Blanco; Citrus medica Linn. var. limetta

Common name: Kalamansi (Tagalog); Chinese orange (English)

Lime is a small tree with small leaves, white and fragrant flowers. Its green and round fruit is a common and well-known ingredient in many foods, sauces, and beverages. It is originally from the Philippines,

What nutrients and chemicals can be obtained from Lime?

Different parts of lime plants can contain many types of chemicals and nutrients that can have health benefits:

Lime peel contains aldehydes, sesquiterpenes, beta-pinene, linalool, linelyl acetate, tannin, glucoside, and cyanogenetic substances.

Fruit juice is also rich in Vitamin C.

What part of the plant is used as medicine, and how are they used?

Some parts of the plant can be used as medicine such as:

Flowers. Lime fruit is usually squeezed to make a drink that is effective for certain body conditions. Fruit juice can also be applied to the skin.

Root. Lime root is usually boiled to be used in certain conditions.

Leaves. Lime leaves can also be boiled to benefit the sick person.

What diseases can Kalamansi treat?

Pimple. Lime can only be sliced ​​and applied directly to the skin affected by pimples. Hard muscular juice can help eliminate pimples that cause acne.

Tanning. Darkening of the skin can also be solved by regularly applying sliced ​​lime before bed.

Cough. You should drink vitamin C-rich lime juice to help yourself against cough.

Cold. Symptoms of a cold can also be helped by drinking lime juice from lime juice.

Afternoon throat. Lime juice can also help relieve the feeling of a person suffering from sore throat. You should only drink lime juice as lime juice.

High blood pressure. It is said that high blood pressure can be reduced if you drink lime leaves.

Death. The skin of the lime can be pressed against the nose of the person who has fainted to restore consciousness.

Newborn. The lime root can be applied to the newborn mother.

Disclaimer: Herbs can help with a variety of ailments. But many here do not yet have enough education and no certainty yet. Mediko.PH cannot guarantee that they are effective because the effects of herbal medicines may work on some, but others may not work. As with any medicine, it is important to consult your doctor.