Lime Juice

Species Name: Citrus aurantifolia

Also Known As: Adam's Apple, Bara Nimbu, Bijapura, Citrus Acida, Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus Lima, Citrus Limetta, Citrus Medica, Italian Limetta, Lime Oil, Limette, Limonia aurantiifolia, Turanj.

The Lime is a citrus fruit. There are a number of different species and hybrids. This fruit is typically green to yellow in color and are typically round. They are a good source of vitamin C, are generally smaller and sweeter than lemons.

What is Lime Juice? Lime juice is the juice from the fruit of the lime tree. It is available in bottled natural and concentrate forms and also as a frozen concentrate.

Lime Juice Recipe:

Wash and dry limes. Make sure the limes are at room temperature and roll under your palm against the countertop before squeezing. You can also microwave for a few seconds and then let stand before cutting. Each lime will yield from 1 to 2 Tablespoons of juice.

Cut in half and use a citrus juicer or squeeze the limes over a bowl or jar until juice is extracted. Fresh lime juice should be used immediately for best nutritional value. It can be stored in the refrigerator in a tight container for up to two weeks, or frozen for six-months or more. Try freezing the lime juice in an ice cube tray.

Cut juice with water and add sweetener to taste.

Home Remedies Using Lime Juice:

Benefits of Lime Juice:

Historical use of lime juice includes early British sailors utilizing the lime for scurvy, which led to them being called ‘limeys.’ Lime Juice is beneficial in the treatment of:

• Scurvy
• Common Cold
• Weight loss
• Skin care
• Dehydration
• Improve digestion
• Constipation
• Eye care
• Piles
• Peptic ulcer
• Respiratory disorders
• Gout
• Gums
• Urinary disorders

Topically lime juice can be used as a bleaching agent. With anti-oxidant, anti-biotic, and disinfectant properties it is beneficial as a wash or in lotions to rejuvenate the skin and treating infections. It is also an effective eye wash to treat infections and macular degeneration.

There has been quite a bit of research done on lime juice including animal studies and laboratory tests with human cells which show, "compounds in citrus fruits, including lemons and limes, called limonoids have been shown to help fight cancers of the mouth, skin, lung, breast, stomach and colon."

Side Effects of Lime Juice:

Lime juice is believed to be safe for most adults when used in amounts found in foods.