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Makrut Lime

Knobbly citrus valued for its intensely fragrant leaves and zest, central to Southeast Asian cuisine and traditional remedies.

Benefits

Key compounds

Essential oils (citronellallimonenesabinene)flavonoidsvitamin C

May help with

Best for these goals

Gut healthantioxidant

How to use it

Use the fragrant leaves and bumpy zest in Thai and Southeast Asian curries, soups, and stir-fries; the juice is rarely used

Evidence level

Traditional/Emerging

Cautions & interactions

Grown for aromatic leaves and zest, not juice or flesh; oils are potent — use small amounts
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