Sweet Lime (mosambi) benefits and side effects

Sweet lime is a girl’s best friend as it does miracles not only for hair but also helps in getting healthier skin. Due to the presence of vitamin C and antioxidants, the sweet lime juice is being used in many skin care products as well as medicines. It moisturizes the rough and dry skin and makes it look healthy. It also works better for the complexion. Vitamin C not only provides glowing skin but also reduces the blemishes, acne and dark spots in it. It is used for treating sweat and body odour. It cleanses the blood, and hence various skin problems are relieved. Applying "mosambi" juice helps to get rid of chapped lips. (Read more - Home remedies for pigmentation)

Sweet lime juice is a natural and the ultimate source for detoxification of the body. The presence of antioxidants, flavonoids, and carotenoids in "mosambi" act as perfect detoxifying agents and help to get rid of wastes and toxins in the body. "Mosambi" juice neutralises the harmful effects of stress and pollution and keeps the body energetic. It is rich in fibre and helps in preventing constipation remove the toxins in the bowel tract. 

Consumption of fresh "mosambi" can result in the treatment of gastrointestinal problems such as constipation and indigestion. The richness of fibre in the fruit keeps the small intestines healthy. The presence of flavonoids leads to an increase in the secretion of digestive juices, bile and acid that activates the digestive system. Sweet lime juice is highly recommended for indigestion as it stimulates the salivary glands into the secretion of enzymes and increases bowel movements as well which leads to proper digestion. "Mosambi" also helps in controlling diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting.

This low-calorie fruit works as a weight loss agent. The consumption of "mosambi" juice not only helps in shedding off those extra kilos but is also a healthy drink to quench the thirst. Sweet lime has very few calories in it and its consumption can also kill the hunger pangs. Extra calories can be burnt by drinking a glass of sweet lime juice with honey.

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Having sweet lime or its juice strengthens the immune system as it is loaded with vitamin C as well as antioxidants. It purifies the blood and helps in proper blood circulation in the body. This is a major boost to the immune system. It results in a reduction in inflammation and also prevents infections. Everyone encounters a common cold. Vitamin C is an excellent remedy for it. Since sweet limes are enriched with it, having them regularly helps to develop immunity against bacteria and viruses.

Sweet lime has become one of the most popular assets in the personal care industry. The extracts of the fruit are used in a lot of hair products like shampoos, masks and even medicines. It helps in reducing dandruff and hair fall. Also, it works wonders on split ends. Besides these, it also helps the hair to grow faster. Many industries have understood the benefits of citrus based products and have included them in the production of oils, hair masks and shampoos.

Sweet lime, as we all know is highly rich in vitamin C which is very important for the cure of a disease called scurvy. Scurvy is a disease which is very rare and is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C. Few symptoms of this disease are swollen gums, ulcers in the mouth as well as on the tongue, chapped lips, bruises, rashes, flu-like symptoms, etc. Sweet lime not only provides vitamin C but also helps to stop bleeding of the gums. It also prevents bad breath. (Read more - Mouth ulcers causes and treatment)

Mosambi juice is highly recommended by the doctors when a person is suffering from jaundice. Since it contains a lot of minerals and vitamins, it helps in treating jaundice in adults. It boosts up the functioning of the liver and ensures better digestion.

The development of sores in the lining of the stomach, the upper part of the small intestine or lower oesophagus is known as peptic ulcers. Sweet lime has antioxidant and antibiotic properties owing to the presence of flavonoids, carotenoids, and essential oils. These compounds inhibit the process by which Helicobacter pylori (peptic ulcer-causing bacteria) is able to survive in the acidic stomach environment. Hence, the consumption of sweet lime helps in eradicating this bacteria, thus preventing the development or relapse of peptic ulcers.

A genetic disease known as sickle cell anaemia affects the red blood cells (RBCs). In this condition, red blood cells become crescent or sickle-shaped and stick to the walls of the blood vessels. As a result, the blood flow and oxygen supply to different parts of the body are reduced leading to the damage of body tissues and severe pain. Studies have found that citrus fruits have an antisickling effect and they prevent the development of abnormal-shaped red blood cells.

In people who have this diseases are also more prone to parasite-born diseases such as malaria. In such a case, the pain usually gets instigated by dehydration, acidosis and fever. According to a recent study, if people with sickle-cell anaemia along with a malarial infection consume sweet lime juice, it helps in killing or clearing the malarial parasites and prevents a further loss of red blood cells.

Sweet lime contains antioxidants, fibre, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Some of these nutrients help to lower the inflammation that affects people with arthritis. The major component of sweet lime, vitamin C, helps in preventing inflammation of tissues in the body. Because of its richness in folic acid and vitamin C, it helps in the prevention of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The chronic joint disorder of cartilage is called as osteoarthritis while the autoimmune disease that can cause joint pain is called rheumatoid arthritis.

Cancer is one of the most hazardous diseases which is on the rise at an alarming rate in recent times. Cancer is a disease which invades the body when there is an uncontrolled growth of cells. One has to go through many tests and treatments for its cure. However, natural remedies are preferred more by people to prevent this dreadful disease. Sweet lime has anticancer agents in the form of limonoids present in it that helps in preventing the abnormal proliferation of cells, thus fighting different types of cancers. Most citrus fruits have hesperidin (a natural bioflavonoid) in them which has a natural cancer-fighting and antioxidant ability. It can prevent breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer and liver cancer.