Benefits of Kagaji nimbu (Nimbuka)/ Lemon Ayurvedic Herb

January 29, 2022

introduction of Kagaji nimbu (Nimbuka)/ Lemon

Nimbuka is a small evergreen tree in the flowering plant family Rutaceae. Nimbuka is widely used in Ayurveda mainly for curing digestive disorders, common cold, flu, etc. Nimbuka is rich in Vitamin C, citric acid, and essential oils. Nimbuka is also used for preparing food.

Botanical Name Citrus limon
Useful Parts Pulp, peel, pith
Names in Different Languages English: Lemon.
Hindi: Jamiri Nimbu.
Malayalam: Cheru Narakam.
Bengal: Lemu.
Gujarati: Limbu.
Kannada: Dodda nimbe.
Tamil: Elumicchai.
Telugu: Dabba.

Health benefits of Kagaji nimbu (Nimbuka)/ Lemon

The herb boosts our immune systems and gets our bodies ready to battle infections. When taken with honey, Nimbuka is an excellent fat burner. Nimbuka's antimicrobial qualities aid in preventing skin illnesses. Lemon aids digestion and is used to treat a variety of digestive issues. Lemon is high in Vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, and immunomodulatory agent that aids in the treatment of coughs and colds. Lemon's antioxidant capabilities aid in the prevention of kidney damage. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of rutin in lemon aid to avoid swelling symptoms.