Lime

(Lime)
Sanskrit: निम्बूक • Botanical: Citrus medica var. acida

Small lime varieties (Kagzi Nimbu) are described with properties similar to Jambira (Lemon) but more sour and with thinner rind. They are widely used in cooking, pickles and as a digestive aid. The juice is used in numerous home remedies. Dose: As condiment. Verses continued.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sour (Amla)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Sharp (Tikshna)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sour (Amla)
Key Constituents
Citric acid, Vitamin C, Essential oil
Also Known As
English: Lime
Sanskrit: निम्बूक, जम्बीर
Hindi: नींबू, कागजी नींबू

What is Lime (Nimbu varieties / नींबू)?

Small lime varieties (Kagzi Nimbu) are described with properties similar to Jambira (Lemon) but more sour and with thinner rind. They are widely used in cooking, pickles and as a digestive aid. The juice is used in numerous home remedies. Dose: As condiment. Verses continued.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Deepana (appetizer)
  • Rochana (appetizing)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

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