Preserves youth and heals diseases! A small green lime will provide you with health!

Bright, juicy and useful lime. Its peel is colored in a cheerful green color, and the pulp is filled with vitamins. This is a very valuable product, not only from the point of view of cooking, it is equally actively used in cosmetology, and even folk medicine notes its useful properties. Let's get acquainted with this bright fruit closer.

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. Plant characteristic

Lime is a citrus fruit with a shiny smooth skin, colored yellow-green. Its flesh is tender, juicy, tastes very sour. Grow these fruits in trees or shrubs, the height of which can vary from 1.5 to 5 m. These plants have a lush crown and branches covered with short thorns.

The flowering of the plant and the ripening of the fruit occurs throughout the year. Ripe fruit is characterized by a thin skin, under which is a pulp of light green color. Harvesting is carried out, as a rule, from August to October. In the next photo you can see how the ripe lime looks.

The homeland of lime - the island of Malacca

Cultivate this plant began in the 70s of the 19 century.on the island of Montserrat, which belongs to the Lesser Antilles. Today it is grown mainly in the tropical zone, whose height is no more than 1000 m above sea level.

Varieties of

There are many varieties of lime, but the finest are considered to be small-fruited, as their flesh is the most juicy. The main varieties of this fruit are:

• Mexican - an egg-shaped fruit with acidic pulp and skin, the color of which can be from yellow to green. The plant is thermophilic and spoils already at -10 ° C;
• broadleaf - externally very similar to lemon, has large fruits, the diameter of which can be about 6-8 cm. The rind is thin and smooth, the fragrance is weak, the seed usually does not;
• sweet lime - characterized by fresh flesh. In folk medicine it is used mainly as a remedy for malaria;Recently, its antispasmodic and antiviral properties have been proven, as well as the fact that it can help normalize blood pressure.

Note! The Indian with the help of sweet lime fruit strengthened the nails, and also used them to cleanse the skin of the face. Lime and lemon: what's the difference?

Since lime and lemon are the closest relatives, it is not surprising that they are often confused. They are both rich in ascorbic acid and are quite actively used in cooking. Both the first and second belong to the genus of citrus fruits and even their names are somewhat similar.

So, what is the difference between lime and lemon?

In this photo you can view the external features of eacho of the fruit under consideration

The difference between lime and lemon is also that although the first one contains more vitamin C, about 60% of this substance is destroyed by heat treatment. And with ascorbic acid in a lemon this does not happen. In addition, the lemon is rich in phytoncids, and lime is famous for the high percentage of the content of fruit acids and B vitamins.

About the benefits of lime

Lime is a fruit that has a long list of useful properties:

• , first of all, a large amount of vitamin C helpsprevent the development of atherosclerosis, rejuvenates the body, controls the level of cholesterol, activates the process of collagen protein formation and promotes cure for scurvy;
• potassium, which "works" in conjunction with the above-mentioned vitamin C, maintains the elasticity of the walls of the capillaries, which, in turn, supply blood to the skin;
• essential oils, which are contained in this citrus fruit, stimulate the production of gastric juice, which improves digestion and intestinal peristalsis. It is believed that it is for this reason that eastern cuisine often replaces various sauces with lime juice;
• citric acid effectively cleanses the intestines, which helps with constipation. It is enough to combine the juice of this fruit with salt as the problem of constipation quickly disappears;
  

  Flavonoids contained in lime help in the treatment of gastric ulcer
• to continue the list of useful properties of lime it wants its unique ability to accelerate recovery for colds, and also to facilitate their course. This fruit is an excellent way to strengthen the immune system and the best prevention of vitamin deficiency;
• lime is able to fight against urogenital infections and with an integrated approach it will help to overcome these diseases;
  

  Recommendation! To quickly get rid of kidney diseases, you need to add a piece of lime in tea!

• he is able to normalize blood pressure;
• potassium and phosphorus play the role of building material for the teeth, they ensure their normal growth and preserve their health;
• minerals contained in lime are capable of exhibiting an anti-inflammatory property, thereby strengthening the gums and preventing bleeding;
• this product will protect you from varicose veins. To relieve fatigue and eliminate swelling of the legs, it is enough to put thin lime slices on the calf, fix them with a bandage and leave it until the morning. Regular use of such compresses is the best prevention of varicose veins!

What else is useful for lime? His qualities were appreciated by cosmetologists and dermatologists. This fruit is incredibly useful for the skin: it protects against infections, removes traces of bruises, bruises, redness and gives a radiant look.

About the benefits of juice

Lime juice is no less useful than its flesh. It is rich in important microelements and organic acids, which are very valuable for the human body.

Important! Lime is a perishable product and juice from a spoiled fruit will not only not be of use, but will be rather harmful. Therefore, do not buy it for stock, and store the product in a dry place at a temperature of about +4 ° C for not more than two weeks.

Fresh lime can be drunk and in its pure form, but thanks to its sharp taste, it is not everyone's liking. For this reason it is often combined with juices of other fruits or diluted with mineral water. The most delicious and useful mix will come if you combine the juice of blueberries, strawberries and lime, and for fans of saturated cocktails you can advise a tandem of lime and grapefruit.

Lime fresh will prevent the formation of cholesterol plaques and purify the body

Important! Remember that such drinks can be drunk only with normal or low acidity of gastric juice, and also, if you do not suffer from gastritis, pancreatitis and stomach ulcers!

On the basis of lime juice, various preparations for health and beauty are made:

• for digestive disorders - combine juice of ¼ of lime with ½ teaspoons of baking soda, dilute in a glass of water and immediately drink;
• with urogenital infections - to relieve burning sensation when urinating, you can use the following remedy. In a glass of warm water, add a teaspoon of lime juice and drink one sip every 15 minutes throughout the day;
• with pigment spots - to whiten the skin it is necessary to prepare a mask: squeeze the juice from one lime and mix it with 100 ml of liquid honey, moisten the tissue napkin in the mask and apply it to the skin. Remove after 20 minutes and wash with warm water. The procedure must be done daily before bedtime.

About the benefits of essential oil

The essential oil of lime, or limetta, has a wide range of valuable properties:

• antiseptic;
• is relaxing;
• restorative;
• antivirus;
• toning;
• wound healing;
• is bactericidal.

Thanks to these characteristics, this product helps to cleanse the body and promotes general rejuvenation. In addition, lime oil is an incredibly popular antidepressant, a universally recognized aromatic adaptogen and a rather effective sexual stimulant.

Lime essential oil helps many women to preserve their natural beauty: it smooths wrinkles and prevents the emergence of new ones, at a high level fights against cellulite, improves skin elasticity and tone.

Especially high is the lime oil possessed by oily skin

This drug can be used for the treatment of various diseases:

• infectious diseases of the upper respiratory tract;
• hypertension;
• anorexia;
• depression;
• high anxiety;
• problems with alcohol;
• arthritis;
• rheumatic pain;
• headaches;
• colds;
• throat infection;
• herpes;
• warts;
• of the papilloma;
• abscesses;
• acne and comedones;
• active heartbeat;
• of intestinal inflammation;
• hemorrhoids;
• varicose veins.

Important! It is not recommended to use the essential oil of cold pressed lime just before going out in the sun. This can be done not earlier than in an hour!

Lime damage

The use of lime will be reduced to zero if you have:

• pancreatitis;
• gastritis;
• stomach ulcer;
• individual intolerance.

In addition, the use of this product will be harmful with increased acidity of gastric juice. Healthy people use lime in large quantities is also not recommended. Remember that everything is useful in moderation.