Benefits of Kaffir Lime

Sep 21
07:02

2016

Chai Yong

Chai Yong

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Kaffir Lime is a tropical fruit. Beside its culinary use, it has many other benefits.

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Kaffir lime is a tropical fruit. It is famous for its fantastic aroma and strong citrus flavor. It has many benefits.

  1. Culinary uses

Due its special fragrance,Benefits of Kaffir Lime Articles kaffir lime leaf is used in soups, salads and curries. In Thai food, kaffir lime is an essential ingredient in Tom yum soup. Kaffir lime is frequently used in Lao’s foods, too.

  1. Insect repellant

Kaffir lime contains citronellol and limonene. These two ingredients can repel insects especially mosquitoes. By applying a drop on your shirt, no insect may come near to you.

  1. Skin care

Acid in kaffir lime can help to neutralize free radicals which may have adverse effects on cells. Its anti-oxidants may slow down the cell decomposition and hence minimizing the appearance of age mark, pimples and scars.

  1. Air refreshing

Kaffir lime molecules may kill the bacteria in the air and therefore cleanse the air. Their refreshing characteristic may reduce one’s stress by inhaling the fresh air with kaffir lime fragrance.

  1. Assist in digestion

Some concoction of kaffir lime can ease constipation and indigestion. It can prevent gastric ulcers.

  1. Hair improvement

Its mixture may be applied to scalp and hair. It strengthens the follicles of the hair and hence slowing down the baldness process. In the meantime, it moisturizes the scalp and prevents dandruff. In general, it improves one’s hair shine and appearance.

  1. Ease inflammation

We may suffer from rheumatism, arthritis etc inflammatory conditions. Kaffir lime may cure these sicknesses as it is anti-inflammatory.

  1. Boost immune system

The topical application can prevent bacteria from accumulating on the skin and stop infection. Kaffir lime may achieve this because it has anti-oxidant effects.

There is no proven side effect as a result of use of kaffir lime. Be that as it may, people allergic to citrus fruit should be cautious to use kaffir lime. Test first by applying a drop on your skin before proceeding further.

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