Lime

Lime : Citrus aurantifolia (Chrism and fanz) Swingle Introduction Nutritive Values (per 100g edible portion) Energy  59.0 k cal Protein 1.5 g Fat 1.0 g Carbohydrates 10.9 g Calcium 90.0 mg Phosphorus 20.0 mg Iron 0.3 mg Carotene 15.0 mg Thiamine 20.0 ug Riboflavin 30.0 ug Vit.  63.0 mg Medicinal Values /Uses Acidic. Increases body immunity; enhances wound healing; prevents dental caries, increases appetite and digestion. Lessens constipation. Useful in common cold, tonsils, gout, cystitis, insect bite, (as a local application), obesity and as an antiseptic. Major Growing Areas Dry and Intermediate zones, mostly in Uva the province (Badulla, Monaragala) & North Western Province (Maho, Galgamuwa) Recommended Varieties Local Cultivars Crop Management Nature of cultivation Grown in medium scale orchards and in home gardens Harvesting & post-harvest technology Value Added Products Lime juice in water, lime pickle Economics & Marketing Availability April - July

Source: Agri dept Sri Lanka.