Lime for alternative herbal treatments

Lime are used in alternative herbal treatments to treat ailments such as, bilious headaches, brightening dull hair and detoxifying the body.

Please note that we are not advocating that people stop using their normal medication, but would like to make people aware that some alternative therapies can be very effective to help treat problems and create a healthier, younger and more vital you.

* Internal use
o Internally, with leaves infused as a herbal tea, it is helpful for bilious headaches. The fresh juice is also used to counter diarrhea.

* External use
o In folklore lime is sometimes used externally to lighten the skin, but can be irritating and should be avoided. A few drops can be added to the final rinse water while washing hair to brighten otherwise dull hair.

* Aromatherapy and essential oil use
o Lime essential oil will energize a tired mind, while banishing apathy and anxiety. It stimulates the estive system, detoxifies the body, cools fevers and is useful in treating rheumatic pain.
o On the skin, it has an astringent action and helps to clear congested skin and stems bleeding from minor cuts.
o The therapeutic properties of lime oil are antiseptic, antiviral, astringent, aperitif, bactericidal, disinfectant, febrifuge, haemostatic, restorative and tonic.