Herbs and plantsLime fruits—a forgotten remedy growing under your window?
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Henryk Różański says that lime fruits are used for coughs, sore throats, and inflammation of the digestive tract.
- Unripe fruits mashed with water or milk are said to soothe heartburn and ulcer symptoms; combined with other herbs, they are also used for constipation and colic in infants.
- An infusion made from the fruits is used for inflammatory conditions of the skin and eyes, as well as to moisturize the skin and soothe symptoms of atopic dermatitis.
- Oil and extracts from the fruits are also used in skin care, while the oil is used on wounds and ulcers.
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Henryk Różański
Green, unripe fruits mashed with water are used for inflammation of the throat, esophagus, stomach, and intestines, and for coughs.
„Picked before ripening, while still green, then mashed with a little boiled water into a paste, they can be used to treat inflammation of the throat, esophagus, stomach, and intestines. They are also used as a cough suppressant and to promote the regeneration of the lining of the digestive tract.”Zebrane przed dojrzeniem, gdy są zielone, po roztarciu z niewielką ilością przegotowanej wody na papkę mogą być stosowane w leczeniu stanów zapalnych gardła, przełyku, żołądka i jelit, ponadto jako środek przeciwkaszlowy i pobudzający regenerację nabłonków przewodu pokarmowego.
Henryk Różański
Fruits mashed with milk or water are said to nourish, relieve heartburn, and soothe ulcer symptoms.
„Unripe lime fruits mashed with milk or water are a good nourishing remedy that relieves heartburn and soothes ulcer symptoms. Combined with licorice, they speed the healing of ulcers in the digestive tract. Lime fruits mashed with licorice (1:1) and taken by the spoonful treat persistent coughs, sore throats, and hoarseness.”Roztarte niedojrzałe owoce lipy na mleku lub wodzie to dobry środek odżywczy, usuwający zgagę i łagodzący objawy choroby wrzodowej. W połączeniu z lukrecją przyspiesza gojenie owrzodzeń przewodu pokarmowego. Owoce lipy roztarte z lukrecją (1:1) i spożywane łyżkami leczą uporczywy kaszel, ból gardła i chrypkę.
Henryk Różański
Lime fruits combined with licorice are used for persistent coughs, sore throats, and hoarseness, and with the herbs mentioned, for constipation, colic, and irritation of the skin and mucous membranes.
„Lime fruits mashed with licorice (1:1) and taken by the spoonful treat persistent coughs, sore throats, and hoarseness. Lime fruits combined with psyllium, marshmallow, black mallow, or common mallow are a safe remedy for newborns and infants for constipation, obstructive colic, and coughs, and to soothe irritation of the skin and mucous membranes (inflammation of the upper respiratory tract and digestive tract).”Owoce lipy roztarte z lukrecją (1:1) i spożywane łyżkami leczą uporczywy kaszel, ból gardła i chrypkę. Owoce lipy w połączeniu z babką płesznik, prawoślazem, czarną malwą lub ślazem to bezpieczny środek dla noworodków i niemowląt przeciwko zaparciom, kolkom obstrukcyjnym, przeciwko kaszlowi oraz dla łagodzenia podrażnień skóry i błon śluzowych (nieżyty górnych dróg oddechowych i przewodu pokarmowego).
Henryk Różański
An infusion of unripe and ripe fruits is used for inflammation of the skin, eyelids, and conjunctiva, to moisturize the skin, and to soothe symptoms of atopic dermatitis.
„An infusion of unripe and ripe lime fruits treats inflammation of the skin, eyelids, and conjunctiva; brightens and nourishes the skin, moisturizes it, and soothes symptoms of atopic dermatitis. Lime nuts contain mucilage, proteins, starch, flavonoids, and fixed oil. In the past, oil was pressed from lime nuts.”Napar z niedojrzałych i dojrzałych owoców lipy leczy stany zapalne skóry, powiek, spojówek, rozjaśnia i odżywia skórę, nawilża, łagodzi objawy atopowego zapalenia skóry. Orzeszki lipy zawierają śluzy, białka, skrobię, flawonoidy i olej tłusty. dawniej tłoczono olej z orzeszków lipy.
Henryk Różański
Oil from lime nuts is used on the skin and taken orally; it is said to speed the healing of wounds and ulcers, soothe inflammation, and relieve itching.
„It is especially valuable when taken orally and applied to the skin. It speeds the healing of wounds and ulcers, reduces inflammation, deeply moisturizes, and relieves itching. It is a source of essential fatty acids. Lime-nut oil is rich in linoleic acid (49–60%), oleic acid (16–22%), and palmitic acid (8–10%). It also contains phytosterols and sterculic and malvalic acids, which are cyclopropane fatty acids.”Jest szczególnie cenny po podaniu doustnym i zastosowaniu na skórę. Przyspiesza gojenie ran i owrzodzeń, usuwa stany zapalne, doskonale natłuszcza, znosi świąd. Jest źródłem niezbędnych nienasyconych kwasów tłuszczowych. Olej z orzeszków lipy zasobny jest w kwas linolowy (49-60%), kwas oleinowy (16-22%) oraz palmitynowy (8-10%), ponadto w fitosterole, kwas sterkulowy (sterculic acid) i malwalowy (malvalic acid), które należą do cyklopropanowych kwasów tłuszczowych.
Henryk Różański
Water- and milk-based extracts from fresh nuts are used for bags and dark circles under the eyes.
„Water- and milk-based extracts from fresh lime nuts reduce “bags and dark circles” under the eyes. The flavonoids in lime nuts include rutin, hyperoside, and quercetin. Notable phenolic acids include caffeic, gallic, and chlorogenic acids. Lime nuts also contain mucilage in their shells.”Wyciągi wodne i mleczne z orzeszków świeżych lipy usuwają “worki i cienie” pod oczami.
Do flawonoidów orzeszków lipy należą: rutyna, hiperozyd i kwercetyna. Spośród fenolokwasów na uwagę zasługują: kwas kawowy, galusowy i chlorogenowy. Orzeszki lipowe zawierają również w łupinie śluzy.
Henryk Różański
A macerate made from grated nuts is said to improve the condition of the skin, hair, and nails.
„For example, linseed oil contains about 20% linoleic acid, while argan oil contains 28–36% linoleic acid. A fresh macerate of crushed lime nuts improves the condition of the skin, hair, and nails. It is fair to say that lime nuts, like lime oil, contain vitamin F—that is, essential fatty acids (EFAs).”Dla przykładu podam, że olej lniany zawiera około 20% kwasu linolowego, a olej arganowy 28-36% kwasu linolowego. Świeży macerat z roztartych orzeszków lipy poprawia stan skóry, włosów i paznokci. Śmiało można powiedzieć, że orzeszki lipy, jak i olej z lipy zawierają witaminę F, czyli niezbędne nienasycone kwasy tłuszczowe NNKT.
Henryk Różański
Lime oil or fruit extract is used in cosmetics for skin affected by rosacea, atopic dermatitis, or psoriasis.
„Homemade cosmetics containing lime oil or lime-fruit extract are excellent for skin affected by rosacea, atopic dermatitis, or psoriasis. Lime oil can be taken 1–2 times a day, 1–2 tablespoons at a time, for endometriosis, polycystic ovaries, autoimmune diseases, skin diseases, peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammation of the kidneys and bladder, fatty liver and cirrhosis, fatty heart, atherosclerosis, gallstones, obesity, and prostate enlargement.”Doskonałe są domowe kosmetyki zawierające olej lipowy lub wyciąg z owoców lipy (skóra z trądzikiem różowatym, atopowa, z łuszczycą). Olej lipowy można spożywać 1-2 razy dziennie po 1-2 łyżki przy endometriozie, policystycznych jajnikach, chorobach autoimmunologicznych, chorobach skóry, chorobie wrzodowej, zespole jelita nadwrażliwego, zapaleniu nerek i pęcherza moczowego, stłuszczeniu i marskości wątroby, stłuszczeniu serca, miażdżycy, kamicy żółciowej, otyłości oraz przeroście gruczołu krokowego.
Henryk Różański
Lime oil can be taken orally for the conditions listed, including skin diseases, peptic ulcers, and irritable bowel syndrome.
„Lime oil can be taken 1–2 times a day, 1–2 tablespoons at a time, for endometriosis, polycystic ovaries, autoimmune diseases, skin diseases, peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammation of the kidneys and bladder, fatty liver and cirrhosis, fatty heart, atherosclerosis, gallstones, obesity, and prostate enlargement.”Olej lipowy można spożywać 1-2 razy dziennie po 1-2 łyżki przy endometriozie, policystycznych jajnikach, chorobach autoimmunologicznych, chorobach skóry, chorobie wrzodowej, zespole jelita nadwrażliwego, zapaleniu nerek i pęcherza moczowego, stłuszczeniu i marskości wątroby, stłuszczeniu serca, miażdżycy, kamicy żółciowej, otyłości oraz przeroście gruczołu krokowego.
Henryk Różański
In the past, a paste made from the fruits and vinegar was used as an astringent and to stop bleeding, while oil from the seeds was used as food and medicine, including on wounds.
„In earlier centuries, lime fruits mashed with vinegar into a paste were used as an astringent and to stop bleeding. Edible and medicinal oil (for wounds) was pressed from the fruits—or, more precisely, the seeds. Lime charcoal was an ingredient in gunpowder. Fresh lime bast was used to treat burns.”Owoce lipy roztarte z octem (papka) służyły w dawnych wiekach jako środek ściągający i krwiotamujący. Z owoców (a właściwie nasion) wytłaczano olej jadalny i leczniczy (rany). Węgiel z lipy był składnikiem prochu strzelniczego. Świeże łyko lipowe używano do leczenia oparzeń.
Research from PubMed · Europe PMC
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Total number of studies on this topic in PubMed: 9.
A survey found that lime was traditionally used in Bulgaria to prevent and soothe the symptoms of COVID-19.
Aim of the study: The COVID-19 pandemic has renewed global interest in medicinal plants as accessible sources of prophylactic and supportive therapies. Ethnobotanical research provides an important foundation for developing plant-based medicines with preventive and therapeutic potential.
Results: Participants reported 45 species belonging to 43 genera and 23 families. The highest RFC and UVs were recorded for Matricaria chamomilla L., Tilia sp., Thymus vulgaris L., Zingiber officinale Roscoe, Mentha sp., Citrus x limon (L.) Osbeck, Rosa canina L., and Sideritis scardica Griseb. Culturally significant species identified were Thymus vulgaris L., Matricaria chamomilla L., Tilia sp., Mentha sp., Sideritis scardica Griseb, Zingiber officinale Roscoe, and Citrus x limon (L.) Osbeck. This ethnobotanical survey in Bulgaria documents culturally important medicinal plants that may have potential applications in prophylaxis and complementary therapy for COVID-19.
Money for the studygovernment, public institutions · European Union-NextGenerationEU, National Recovery and Resilience Plan of the Republic of Bulgaria
Do the authors have ties to companies?no — the authors say so
Did a manufacturer help with the study?NO
Type of studyobservation of people
Participants513
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
Among the plants traditionally used in Guadalajara, American lime was mentioned, but the abstract does not say what ailments it was used for.
Aim of the study: The traditional use of medicinal plants around the world has a long history, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries. Previous ethnobotanical research pertaining to urban environments demonstrated that the legacy of the use of medicinal plant species persists worldwide; however, information about the main city in the occidental part of Mexico is scarce regarding this traditional knowledge and its variation during the last few decades.
Results: The PCoA explained 65.88% of the variation accumulated at the first three ordination axes and formed four groups of species, which were related to their geographical origin. Eight of the fourteen species that are commonly used as medicinal plants are from America, and the rest come from Europe and Asia. This study confirms the persistence of traditional knowledge related to medicinal plants, and the diseases empirically addressed among the inhabitants of Guadalajara City are common in other parts of the world and in different regions of Mexico. These findings are supported by electronic databases that comprise multiple studies related to the phytochemical compounds and medical validation regarding their biological activity, supporting the empirical use and efficacy of these medicinal plants.
Money for the studyuniversity or foundation · University of Guadalajara
Do the authors have ties to companies?no — the authors say so
Did a manufacturer help with the study?NO
Type of studyobservation of people
“Not stated” does not mean nobody paid — the database does not always record it.
Perspectives and opinion materials
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„Highlights: You can't fruit your way to 10,000 mg of vitamin C—too much sugar, too little C. Not all plant-based foods are benign. Pesticide residues and chemical contamination are real concerns. Plant foods are often nutritionally incomplete. Some people don't tolerate plant-based foods well. Personalization is key: one-size-fits-all doesn't work. The Vitamin C Myth Citrus fruits are almost always quoted as the best source of vitamin C. I usually take >10,000 mg vitamin C (VC) daily as part of my nutritional supplement package. But I don't get my VC from citrus fruits (or any other fruit for the bulk part) [1].”Highlights: You can't fruit your way to 10,000 mg of vitamin C-too much sugar, too little C. Not all plant-based foods are benign. Pesticide residues and chemical contamination are real concerns. Plant foods are often nutritionally incomplete. Some people don't tolerate plant-based foods well. Personalization is key: one-size-fits-all doesn't work. The Vitamin C Myth Citrus fruits are almost always quoted as the best source of vitamin C. I usually take >10,000 mg vitamin C (VC) daily as part of my nutritional supplement package. But I don't get my VC from citrus fruits (or any other fruit for the bulk part) [1].
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„Rohrmann S, Giovanucci E, Willett WC, Platz EA (2007) Fruit and vegetable consumption, intake of micronutrients, and benign prostatic hyperplasia in US men, Am J Clin Nutr. 85:523-529. De Marzo AM, Coffey DS, Nelson WG. (1999) New concepts in tissue specificity for prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Urology. 53(3 Suppl 3a):29-39; discussion 39-42. Zendehdel A, Ansari M, Khatami F, et al. (2021) The effect of vitamin D supplementation on the progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia: A randomized controlled trial. Clin Nutr. 40:3325-3331. Editorial Review Board: Albert G. B. Amoa, MB.Ch.B, Ph.D.”Rohrmann S, Giovanucci E, Willett WC, Platz EA (2007) Fruit and vegetable consumption, intake of micronutrients, and benign prostatic hyperplasia in US men, Am J Clin Nutr. 85:523-529. De Marzo AM, Coffey DS, Nelson WG. (1999) New concepts in tissue specificity for prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia. Urology. 53(3 Suppl 3a):29-39; discussion 39-42. Zendehdel A, Ansari M, Khatami F, et al. (2021) The effect of vitamin D supplementation on the progression of benign prostatic hyperplasia: A randomized controlled trial. Clin Nutr. 40:3325-3331. Editorial Review Board: Albert G. B. Amoa, MB.Ch.B, Ph.D.
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„Why haven't more doctors used vitamin C as medicine? Progress takes time. Fresh fruit was known to cure scurvy by 1753, yet governments ignored the fact for nearly 100 years. Countless thousands died in the meantime. The 19th century doctor who first advocated washing one's hands between patients died ignored and in disgrace with the medical profession. The toxic metal mercury was used as medicine into the twentieth century. The first physician to aggressively use vitamin C to cure disease was Frederick R. Klenner, MD, beginning back in the early 1940's. Dr.”Why haven't more doctors used vitamin C as medicine? Progress takes time. Fresh fruit was known to cure scurvy by 1753, yet governments ignored the fact for nearly 100 years. Countless thousands died in the meantime. The 19th century doctor who first advocated washing one's hands between patients died ignored and in disgrace with the medical profession. The toxic metal mercury was used as medicine into the twentieth century. The first physician to aggressively use vitamin C to cure disease was Frederick R. Klenner, MD, beginning back in the early 1940's. Dr.
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