Kaffir lime

Scientific name: Citrus hystrix DC.

Common names: Porcupine Orange, Kiffir Lime, Leech Lime

Family: RUTACEAE

Parts used: fruit, fruit skin, fruit juice, leaves and roots.

Important substances

in kaffir lime leaves and fruit When distilled with steam, it gives fragrant oil. Volatile amounts are 0.08% and 4%, respectively. Essential oils from bergamot skin usually contain beta-pinene, limonene, and sabinene as the main substances, while essential oils from leaves contain Citronellal, isopuligol and linalluol are the main substances, while in kaffir lime juice there is citric acid, vitamin C and other organic acids as components.

feature

1. Used as medicine or a mixture of various medicines, namely the water in the fruit to relieve flatulence. Helps with appetite Kaffir lime juice is used to preserve medicine. for use in blood purification and nourish women's blood The flesh of the fruit is used as a remedy for headaches. Kaffir lime leaves are used as a carminative for the intestines, relieving colic. Kaffir lime leaves that have their intestines removed and Mahahing is substituted are used as a carminative for stomach pain in young children.

2. Used in various fragrance and cosmetic industries.

3. Citric acid helps remove soap residue (alkali) that remains. Makes hair easy to comb Kaffir lime skin oil helps make hair thick and shiny.

4. Used to flavor food. To remove the fishy smell of food Used as an ingredient in various curry pastes.

medicinal properties

Expelling wind to relieve colic