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Key Lime (Kagzi Nimbu / Jambira)

Citrus aurantiifolia

କାଗଜୀ ଲେମ୍ବୁ (Kagaji Lembu)कागज़ी नींबू (Kagzi Nimbu)Jambira
Family
Rutaceae
Origin
Southeast Asia
Plant Type
Tree
Habitat
Both

About the Plant

Dense bushy spiny shrub or small tree; elliptic-oval crenulate leaves with distinctly winged petioles, fragrant pure-white flowers, and small greenish-yellow globose juicy fruits.

Traditional Uses

Indigestion, dyspepsia, sore throat, and travel sickness

Parts Used

Fresh juice, peel, fruit

Ayurvedic Properties

  • Rasa: Amla
  • Guna: Laghu, Snigdha, Teekshna
  • Virya: Ushna
  • Vipaka: Amla

Health Benefits

  • Stimulates digestive enzymes, cools bilious nausea, and clears oral throat phlegm

Precautions

Direct undiluted lime juice can irritate active peptic ulcers

Interesting Facts

An essential component of traditional Indian digestive drinks (Shikanji) and pickles