Mosambi
sweet lime Introduction: (Introduction of Mosambi)
What is Mosambi? (What is Mosambi)
Sweet lime fruit is sour and sweet in taste. It is rich in vitamin C. Consuming sweet lime in summers can help prevent many health problems. It contains many nutrients including vitamin A, calcium, carbohydrates, phosphorus and potassium.
Not only this, sweet lime also has antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, antitumor, antidiabetic, antiulcer properties. Regular consumption of sweet lime juice can save the body from many diseases. Today we will tell you how drinking sweet lime juice is beneficial for the body.
Its dry peel is helpful in removing weakness as well as reducing Vata. Let us know how many Ayurvedic benefits it has and which diseases it cures.
External features (morphology) (Mosambi of creation)
It is cultivated all over India. And this fruit is used all over India. The juice of this fruit is tasty and strength enhancing. Its tree is also called sweet lemon.
The sweet lime tree is up to 6 meters tall and spreads out. It is covered with thorns and is always green. Its leaves are alternate and pointed from the front part and are fragrant and feathery. Its flowers are white in colour and fragrant. Its fruits are green in raw state and golden or orange in colour when ripe. Inside the fruit there are smooth, white and pointed seeds. Its flowering and fruiting period lasts for the whole year.

Common names of Malta/Mosambi
Botanical name (Botanical Name) | translations citrus lily |
English (English) | orange |
Hindi (Hindi) | Mosambi, Malta |
Sanskrit (Sanskrit) | Naranga, Nagaranga |
Other (Other) | Mosambi (Bengali)Kititale (Kannada)Malta (Gujarati)Chini (Tamil)Battavi-Narangi (Telugu)Junar (Nepali)Malta (Marathi)Madura (Malayalam) |
Total (Family) | Rutaceae |
Ayurvedic properties of Mosambi (Mosambi ke Ayurvedic gun)
Shortcoming (Dosha) | Vata shamaak (pacifies vata), Kapha pitta vardhaka (increase cough and pitta) |
Juice (Taste) | sweet, sour |
Property (Qualities) | Small (light) |
Semen (Potency) | cold |
Vipak(Post Digestion Effect) | sweet (sweet) |
Other (Others) | Keshya, Skin Detoxifier, Jwaraghna, Trishnashamak |

Medicinal benefits and uses of Mosambi (Benefits and uses of Mosambi)
To strengthen immunity (Mosambi for immune system)
- Immunity can be strengthened by consuming sweet lime juice. Sweet lime contains vitamin C, vitamin D and limonene which can help in strengthening the immune system.
to skin (Mosambi for skin)
- Vitamin C, antioxidant and antibiotic properties are found in sweet lime which are helpful in keeping the skin healthy. By consuming its juice, the skin can be protected from infection as well as made shiny.
To reduce cholesterol
- If you are suffering from high cholesterol then consume sweet lime juice. Its juice has a high cholesterol reducing effect which helps in reducing cholesterol.
For the eyes (Mosambi for eyes)
- Regular consumption of sweet lime is considered beneficial for the eyes. It contains anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties which can help prevent eye infections.
To strengthen the digestive system (Mosambi for good digestion)
- Mosambi and its juice are considered helpful in keeping the digestive system healthy. Due to its sweet smell, saliva starts flowing from the salivary glands of the mouth, which helps in digestion and strengthens digestion.
For hair (Mosambi for hair)
- Drinking sweet lime juice which is rich in vitamins and nutrients helps in removing hair problems and strengthens the hair. This helps the hair to grow faster and become shiny.
In Cancer (Mosambi for cancer)
- Anti-cancer properties are found in sweet lime, which can reduce the risk of cancer to some extent. Especially it can be helpful in reducing the risk of liver cancer, breast and stomach tumors. If you also have cancer, then you can use it.
In Jaundice (Mosambi for jaundice)
- A patient suffering from jaundice should drink sweet lime juice. It reduces the symptoms of jaundice and improves the functioning of the liver.
In Anemia (Mosambi for anemia)
- If due to this disease your body remains very tired and there is a loss of blood, then you should consume sweet lime juice as it contains vitamins that make your body strong.
To reduce weight
- There are some elements found in sweet lime juice which reduce hunger. And due to this juice, the digestive system also improves. Due to which your weight reduces.
in fever (Mosambi for fever)
- If you have frequent fever problems due to weather changes then drinking sweet lime fruit juice mixed with fennel powder and sugar is beneficial in curing fever.
In pimples and acne sweet lime
- Pimples not only affect beauty but also affect self-confidence. Therefore, to get rid of them, dry the peel of sweet lime fruit in the shade. Grind it and add Multani mitti, turmeric powder and one or two drops of lemon juice to it. Applying it on the face removes blemishes and acne. It enhances the glow of the face.
In Urology (Mosambi for urinary problems)
- If you are facing problems like pain, burning sensation or intermittent urination during urination, then you can get relief from this disease by using sweet lime. For this, consume the juice of the fruit. It also relieves the problem of inflammation of the urinary tract.

In Constipation (Mosambi for constipation)
- Sometimes, due to eating heavy or contaminated food, the stomach is not cleaned properly and constipation occurs. If you are also troubled by this problem, then consuming the powder of the bark of sweet lime fruit relieves constipation.
In toothache sweet lime
- If you are suffering from toothache, then sweet lime peel is very helpful in relieving toothache. Grind the sweet lime fruit peel to make a paste and apply it on the aching tooth. This provides relief from toothache.
In Asthma (Mosambi for asthma)
- The use of sweet lime is also very beneficial in breathing problems. For this, mix black pepper powder and rock salt in sweet lime juice. Its consumption is beneficial in breathing problems such as asthma. Sweet lime juice is very beneficial in breathing problems.
In Cholera sweet lime
- Cholera is usually a disease caused by drinking contaminated water or eating contaminated food. This disease occurs due to infection in the intestine. If you are also suffering from this disease, then sweet lime juice helps in curing cholera. Consuming sweet lime fruit juice relieves bile problems, vomiting, diarrhea, cholera, general weakness.
when feeling more thirsty sweet lime
- Sometimes the throat or mouth always feels dry. And one feels more thirsty. For this, dry the peel of sweet lime fruit and make powder. Consume it. This reduces the problem of thirst.
Important parts of Mosambi)
- Fruit bark
- Fruit Juice
Dosages of Mosambi)
- Juice – 50 to 100 grams
- Powder - 1 gram or as per doctor's prescription