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Ayurvedic Dravya · Fruit · — kcal / 100g

Lime Nimbu

Also known as: kagzi nimbu

Unusual among sours — lime is considered cooling and pitta-friendly in moderation, unlike lemon; the digestive squeeze of Indian meals.

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Lime — Ayurvedic Fruit & USDA Nutrition

Lime — Rasa: Sour · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sour · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Neutral (0) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sour
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sour
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Penetrating
Digestibility & Agni
5/5 · Agni 1
Seasons & Timing
Grishma, Varsha, Sharad · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Unusual among sours — lime is considered cooling and pitta-friendly in moderation, unlike lemon; the digestive squeeze of Indian meals.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Add after cooking; fresh lime water with rock salt is the classical hot-weather restorative.

Classical Provenance: Bhavaprakasha Nighantu, Amradi phala varga.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • squeezed over dals and rice at serving
  • lime water with a pinch of salt (summer)
  • with ginger before meals

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: acid reflux (undiluted, excess)
  • Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): with milk (curdles)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Lime

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 lime (juice) (44g):

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Ayurvedic Recipes Using Lime

Peanut Zucchini Rice NoodlesDinner · 38 min

Peanut Zucchini Rice Noodles

Peanut Zucchini Rice Noodles is served hot with vegetables and a light sesame-lime finish. Vata: serve warm, cook until ...

Soba with Mushroom and KaleDinner · 38 min

Soba with Mushroom and Kale

Soba with Mushroom and Kale is served hot with vegetables and a light sesame-lime finish. Vata: serve warm, cook until t...

Soba with Tempeh and Green BeansDinner · 38 min

Soba with Tempeh and Green Beans

Soba with Tempeh and Green Beans is served hot with vegetables and a light sesame-lime finish. Vata: serve warm, cook un...

Soba with Tofu and CarrotDinner · 38 min

Soba with Tofu and Carrot

Soba with Tofu and Carrot is served hot with vegetables and a light sesame-lime finish. Vata: serve warm, cook until ten...

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