Description

Kaffir lime is a citrus fruit native to tropical Southeast Asia and southern China, grown for its fruits and leaves used in Southeast Asian cuisines. Kaffir lime leaves are thick, dark-green, double lobed leaves(two leaves at the end of each stem). They are shiny on one side, and pale-colored and porous on the other. They are highly aromatic and are considered as a key ingredient in Thai cooking and other Southeast Asian cuisines.

Health benefits

• Kaffir lime leaves have intense citrus aroma that can help to reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue from sickness.⁽¹⁾
• They are good for oral hygiene and can protect bad breath.⁽¹⁾
• They have antibacterial properties that prevent the growth of bacteria on wounds to promote healing.⁽¹⁾
• The essential oil in the leaves have anti-inflammatory effects that can help to reduce the formation of acne. It also reduces the development of scars and blemishes.⁽¹⁾
• They also act as anti-dandruff and anti-lice on hair^.(1)

Selection Guide

Kaffir lime leaves are available fresh, dried and frozen. While buying fresh leaves, go for dark green, shiny leaves without any browning or yellowing.