A dash of Lime

Posted by Milind Koyande | 6:23 AM 0 comments |


Lime has several health benefits. Here's how a dash of lime can help in your daily health.


Digestion: Lime has an irresistable scent which waters the mouth and thus aid primary digestion (the digestive saliva floods your mouth even before you taste it). Then the acids in it do the rest.

Constipation: Primarily, the ample of acids present in lime helps clear the excretory system by washing and cleaning off the tracts, just like sine acids are used to clean floor and toilets Then the roughage in it is also helpful helpful in easing constipation. But it is mainly due to high acids. An overdose of lime juice with salt also acts as an excellent purgative without any side effects, thereby giving relief in constipation.

Peptic Ulcer: In addition to vitamin-C, lime contains special compounds called Flavonoids (Limonoids such as Limonin Glucoside) which have anti oxidants, anti carcinogenic, anti biotic and detoxifying properties which helps healing of peptic and oral ulcers.

Respiratory Disorders: The oil, containing Flavonoids and certain oils, extracted from lime is extensively used in anti congestive medicines such as blams , vaporisers, inhalers etc.