Indonesia and countries in southeast Asia estimated as the first area where lime grows. So that not suprisingly this fruit is a lot used as a complement to food and beverages,including lime therapy to help overcome health problems.
One of the common lime therapies is adding lime to drinks or food. Lime has various health benefits, from cleaning water and fighting bacteria, to cleaning the face from acne.
Various Benefits of Lime Therapy
There are various benefits of lime therapy for health that are a pity to miss, including:
- Kills harmful bacteriaOne study states that lime has benefits in killing harmful bacteria, such as E. Coli which contaminate drinking water. That's because lime is a source of vitamin C and antioxidants. The trick, add lime to water and leave the water exposed to sunlight for about 30 minutes to clean bacteria. It's different if you only rely on sunlight without a mixture of lime, the time needed to clean water from germs can be up to six hours.
- Mcure acneLime therapy has the potential to get rid of acne, including during pregnancy. This is based on the content of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) in limes, which help unclog pores and remove dead skin cells, when applied directly to the skin. In addition, the alpha hydroxy acid in lime also has an antibacterial effect. It is very easy to use, just squeeze a lime, then apply it directly on the acne prone skin using a cotton swab. Leave it on for 10 minutes or until it dries, then rinse with water.
- Maintain the health of arterial walls
Healthy arteries are essential for carrying blood from the heart to the body's organs. Antioxidants have a role in keeping your arteries healthy. In one study, lime peel contains antioxidants that can prevent the process of atherogenesis, namely the buildup of plaque on the walls of the arteries. You can get this benefit by processing it into lime juice.
But you need to remember, applying lime juice directly to the skin should be done carefully. It is recommended to do an allergy test first, because some people have sensitive skin to lime juice. If an allergic reaction or irritation occurs on the skin, the skin will become more sensitive to sunlight.
Lime therapy has various potential health benefits. However, you should consult with your doctor first about lime therapy, especially if you have special health conditions.
