Lime is not just an auspicious tree, revealing its amazing properties that you may not know.

Whoever thinks that kumquats are only good for decoration or to bring good fortune, let me tell you that it is not true. Because the medicinal properties of kumquats are good for the body in many ways.

Get to know the kumquat, a sour fruit that is more than just auspicious.

Lime is a small shrub in the citrus family. The skin of the fruit is greenish-yellow or orange and the taste is very sour. It is popularly planted as an auspicious tree because it is believed to bring good fortune, money, and help ward off bad things. Many houses like to plant it in front of their houses or along their fences.

In addition to its auspiciousness, the pomelo also has medicinal and nutritional properties because it is rich in vitamin C, fiber, and natural organic acids.

Nutritional properties and outstanding properties of kumquat

Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants

Citrus fruits are small but rich in vitamin C, which helps boost immunity, prevent colds, reduce inflammation, and slow down aging.

Relieves cough, relieves sore throat, and expels phlegm.

In Thai herbal recipes, the kaffir lime is popularly used to treat chronic coughs and expel phlegm because its sour taste and the essential oils in the ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี skin help dissolve phlegm and soothe the throat.

Stimulates digestion, reduces colic and stomach bloating.

When eating pomelo after a heavy meal, it helps the stomach work better, reducing symptoms of bloating and colic. It is suitable for people with poor digestion or those who like to eat greasy or fried foods.

Reduce bad breath and care for your mouth

Some local recipes use chewing the peel of the orange peel or pickling it in salt to help reduce bad breath and germs in the mouth.

How to use and eat kumquats to get the most benefit

Squeeze into a drink mixed with honey.

In the past, people would squeeze the juice of oranges and mix it with a little honey, which made it easier to drink and helped relieve coughing.

Pickle in salt or honey and store for later use.

It is popular to pickle the fruit of the kaffir lime in salt or honey. When coughing or having a hoarse voice, suck on one fruit at a time to help clear the throat.

Dried bark is used to make herbal tea.

Citrus peels can be dried and brewed into tea, and drunk instead of water throughout the day to aid digestion, reduce bad breath, and provide antioxidants.

Used to add sour flavor to food.

In the kitchen, lime can also be used in cooking, such as squeezing the juice into tom yam or other spicy salads instead of lime. Helping to add a sour taste and also providing medicinal properties .

Citrus and precautions

Although kaffir lime has beneficial properties for the body. Its sour taste may not be suitable for those with gastritis or acid reflux because it can easily cause stomach pain. If you want to use it as a herbal medicine, you should consult a specialist first for safety.