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Lime

Lime

Latin Name: Citrus aurantiifolia
Description of Appearance: Lime trees are small, thorny evergreen trees with green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. The fruits are small, round, and usually greenish-yellow when ripe.
Common Names:
  • Lime
  • Key lime
  • Mexican lime

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Scorbutic diseases like Scurvy

Active Ingredients: High vitamin C content helps prevent and treat scurvy
Part Of Plant Used: Fruit juice
Preperation Method: Consuming lime juice

Antimicrobial properties

Active Ingredients: Limonoids and flavonoids have antimicrobial effects
Part Of Plant Used: Peel extract
Preperation Method: Extracts for topical application or consumption

Skin care

Active Ingredients: Vitamin C, antioxidants, and citric acid for skin health
Part Of Plant Used: Lime peel or juice
Preperation Method: Incorporating lime in skincare products or using topically

Digestive disorders

Active Ingredients: Limonene, citral, and vitamin C may help with digestive issues
Part Of Plant Used: Fruit juice or zest
Preperation Method: Drinking lime juice or using lime zest in cooking

Anti-inflammatory effects

Active Ingredients: Various compounds may help reduce inflammation
Part Of Plant Used: Fruit juice or peel
Preperation Method: Consuming juice or using peel extract

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Limonoids

Description Limonoids are a group of natural compounds found predominantly in citrus fruits and other plants. They are known for their bitter taste and potential health benefits.

Vitamin C

Description Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for various biological functions in the body. It is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.

Limonene

Description Limonene is a natural compound commonly found in the rind of citrus fruits.

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Latin Name: Citrus sinensis
Description of Appearance: The Orange tree is an evergreen that can reach heights of up to 25 feet, with glossy, oval-shaped leaves and fragrant white flowers. The fruit is a round orange berry with a thick, dimpled rind.
Common Names:
  • Orange
  • Blood Orange

Neem tree

Neem tree
Latin Name: Azadirachta indica
Description of Appearance: The neem tree is a fast-growing tree with a dense and spreading crown, typically reaching a height of 15-20 meters. It has compound leaves with a serrated margin, small white flowers, and oval-shaped fruit that turns yellow when ripe.
Common Names:
  • Neem tree
  • Indian lilac
  • Margosa tree

Chinaberry

Chinaberry
Latin Name: Melia azedarach
Description of Appearance: The Melia azedarach is a deciduous tree that can grow up to 45 feet tall. It has clusters of fragrant lilac or white flowers in spring, followed by yellow or green fruit that resembles small cherries.
Common Names:
  • Chinaberry
  • Bead Tree
  • Persian Lilac

Citrus

Citrus
Latin Name: Citrus species
Description of Appearance: Citrus plants are small to medium-sized trees with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. They produce round, juicy fruits known as citrus fruits.
Common Names:
  • Citrus
  • Orange tree
  • Lemon tree
  • Lime tree
  • Grapefruit tree
  • Mandarin tree
  • Tangerine tree

Citrus

Citrus
Latin Name: Citrus species
Description of Appearance: Citrus plants are small to medium-sized trees with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. They produce round, juicy fruits known as citrus fruits.
Common Names:
  • Citrus
  • Orange tree
  • Lemon tree
  • Lime tree
  • Grapefruit tree
  • Mandarin tree
  • Tangerine tree