Lime juice is of great medicinal value. It has been used in medicine from ancient times in India!

Limes are excellent sources of free citric acid, natural sugar, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin C.

The natural remedies associated with the use of lime juice is attributed to its high vitamin C content and various antioxidants and volatile oils.

1. CONSTIPATION
When lime juice is taken first thing in the morning in a glass of warm water, chances of having constipation is greatly reduced. In chronic cases, it helps by promoting biliary secretion from the liver.


2. PEPTIC ULCERS
Citric acid present in lime has an alkaline reaction in the body. It helps in neutralizing excessive bile produced in the liver aiding fat absorption. The juice counteracts the effects of greasy food and reduces gastric acidity. This helps in relieving and even aids the treatment of ulcer.


3. COMMON COLD
Lime is ideal in all types of fevers and cold if taken well-diluted. A glass of the diluted juice prepared in warm water, to which a teaspoonful of honey is added, is an ideal remedy for cold and dry cough.


4. EYE DISORDERS
Adding a few drops of diluted warm lime juice in the eyes can aid healing of various eye disorders. To prevent cataracts, mix the diluted juice with pure rose water in a ratio of 1:4.


5. GUMS
One of the natural remedies of gum illnesses e.g swollen gum is lime. A glass of the diluted juice mixed with a pinch of rock salt should be taken. The lime rind should also be rubbed over the gum.


6. SCURVY
As a rich source of vitamin C, diluted lime juice is an effective natural remedies for scurvy. A mixture of honey and the diluted juice should be taken twice daily.


7. OBESITY
For weight loss, Fresh juice of the lime should be mixed with honey in water and taken on an empty stomach daily. This coupled with a well controlled diet would aid weight loss in a short period of time.


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