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Cooling Leaf: A Wildly Abundant Liver Soother, 6 Million/kg Abroad, Thrives Unnoticed in Vietnamese Gardens for Picking

On the online shopping platform Amazon, lime leaves are listed for a price of approximately $7 per 1 oz, which is equivalent to 25g. Therefore, 100g of lime leaves will cost around $28 (or 635,000 Vietnamese dong), and 1kg will have a "shocking" price of around 6.35 million Vietnamese dong.

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10 January, 2024

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In fact, don’t be deceived by the small size of lime leaves because they actually have many health benefits. Lime leaves contain components such as Linalool, limonene oil, synephrine, citric acid, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and flavonoids including hesperidin, poncirin, naringin, and rhoifolin.

In traditional medicine, lime leaves have a sweet and slightly spicy taste with the function of harmonizing, relieving phlegm, antibacterial, and suppressing coughs. They are used to treat cold-related coughs, fever without sweating, and support the treatment of bronchial asthma. Lime leaves are also often used in herbal bath to relieve congestion.

Heat-clearing and detoxifying remedy from lime leaves

If you want to cool the liver, clear heat, and detoxify your body, you can use lime leaves, prickly-leaf greenbrier leaves, and cyclobalanopsis leaves, each with a quantity of 12g, brewed together with 3 bowls of water. Brew until the decoction reduces to 1 bowl of liquid, then divide it into 2 portions to be consumed in the morning and evening. Drink this remedy continuously for 2 weeks to achieve the best results!

Toxin accumulation or internal heat can cause acne. When the acne has not yet formed pus, you can use 10g of lime leaves, 8g of prickly-leaf greenbrier leaves, and 10g of dried bamboo leaves processed into powder. Apply this powder to the affected area for about 10 minutes. Do this twice a day and the acne will disappear quickly.

Specific effects of lime leaves

– Reduce stress and fatigue: The fragrant aroma from the essential oils in lime leaves can help reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue.

– Reduce bad breath: Lime leaves can help reduce bad breath thanks to the essential oils it contains. Furthermore, lime leaves also improve oral health and eliminate harmful bacteria that may accumulate in the mouth due to their antibacterial properties.

Use lime leaves as a natural antibiotic: Lime leaves contain natural antibiotics that help protect the body from diseases. When feeling tired or signs of weakened immune system appear, try boiling lime leaves with water and drink it warm in the morning to boost energy for a new day.

Treating flu: Lime leaves contain various nutrients that stimulate the production of natural white blood cells. This will enhance the body’s natural immune system, thereby helping to combat flu viruses. Therefore, you can add lime leaves to your daily diet or boil them to make a drink for effectively preventing flu.

Promote metabolism: Lime leaves have the ability to prevent the invasion of disease-causing viruses or destroy healthy cells in the body. At the same time, drinking lime leaf water can stimulate cell regeneration and produce healthier cells, enhancing the metabolic process.

Treating coughs: The vitamin C extract in lime leaves has a soothing effect on the throat, reducing the uncomfortable itching sensation and preventing dry coughs. To remedy this condition, drink boiled lime leaf water with a little rock sugar or honey.