Mosambi - Health Benefits, Uses & Side Effects

Mosabmi, also known as Sweet Lime, is an amazing summer fruit known for its sweet and juicy flavour.

It has a tangy flavour, beautiful yellowish colour and keeps you refreshed during summers.

Mosambi is extremely famous for its Vitamin C content. It has so many health benefits apart from keeping you just hydrated.

It is grown in Southeast Asia in the tropical climate. Although it is a seasonal fruit, it is available in other months as well. The real joy of eating Mosambi is in summer afternoons. 

Health benefiting properties of Mosambi:

According to Healthline, a 67 grams Sweet Lime provides us with the following:

Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Iron, Thiamine, Potassium, Calcium, Fibre, Protein, Carbs and some Calories. 

It has antioxidants, immune-boosting, anticancer, detoxifying and anti-inflammatory properties that can prevent numerous diseases. 

Health Benefits & Uses of Mosambi:

• Rich In Vitamin C

Sweet Lime or Mosambi has a lot of Vitamin C content that can be very helpful in boosting our immunity and fighting diseases.

It has ascorbic acid which is needed every day in our diet. Our body cannot make it or store it so we need to consume it on a daily basis.

Vitamin C is very important for our hair, skin and anti-ageing aspects. You may have Mosambi raw or make its juice as well. It is very delicious and Vitamin C-rich.

• Boosts Immunity

Consuming Mosambi every summer day can boost your immunity and help you remain protected against diseases.

It can improve the functions of the good gut bacteria that can help flush out bad bacteria in your system.

Due to various antioxidants and vitamin C content, Mosambi can boost blood flow and circulation too. It empowers your body’s natural defence mechanism.

• Protects Oral Health

Many people have a deficiency of vitamin C which can lead to Scurvy. Scurvy refers to swollen gums, frequent cold and flu infections and ulcers in the mouth and tongue.

Mosambi is also a great fruit to stop the bleeding in your gums, periodontitis and preventing bad breath.

It is also very beneficial in treating dental health problems. Drinking Mosambi Juice regularly may prevent your teeth from becoming weak.

• Benefits your Bones

Some people do not consume enough calcium, potassium and other minerals and vitamins; hence, they have weaker bones.

Since pollution and toxins may cause the bones to break and become weak and brittle, we definitely need fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamins and minerals.

Mosambi has a lot of calcium content that prevents the occurrence of diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, bone swelling and other inflammations.

• Benefits in Pregnancy

Pregnant women need to consume a lot of calcium and vitamin-rich fruit juices and vegetable juices that help the fetus grow well. 

Mosambi has a lot of calcium and vitamins that a pregnant woman’s baby would need to grow and develop in the womb.

Drinking or eating Mosambi juice/Mosambi can prevent malnutrition and increase bone density. It is also great during summers as it prevents nausea, heartburn and acidity in a pregnant woman.

Pregnant women can remain hydrated every afternoon by making a juice combining the following:

Mosambi, Oranges, Grapes, Pomegranate, Apple and Watermelon.

• Promotes Weight Loss

Many people are tempted to keep munching in the evening. This is very unhealthy for them as they may gain a lot of weight.

Mosambi is a wonderful fruit with soothing, calming and benefitting properties. It even has no calories at all. Mosambi can help you lose weight as it has fewer calories.

Mosambi juice has only about 35-40 calories in a glass. Even if you cut the fruit and have it, it only has 50 calories in all. 

• Beneficial For Respiratory System

Sweet Lime has anti-congestive properties that can be very beneficial for you if you’re someone who often gets cold and cough.

Drinking Mosambi Juice or eating it every day can break down the mucus and prevent congestion.

It even helps improve the airways flow. It ensures your nasal pipes work fine and you can breathe better. There won’t be any asthma anymore.

• Promotes Detoxification 

Everyone needs a daily dose of detoxification as our bodies are filled with toxins. We live in such a polluted environment that we never have good immunity to fight these toxins.

Mosambi has great antioxidants that can fight the oxidation of plaque and detoxify your body of toxins too.

You can have a glass of Mosambi juice every morning to flush out toxins and empty your bowels too.

• Good For Diabetics

Due to the vitamin C and antioxidants content of Mosambi, it can be consumed every day to slow down the glucose absorption in the blood.

Mosambi promotes insulin production in the pancreas and reverses insulin resistance.

It helps in balancing the glucose levels in the blood and promotes insulin sensitivity too.

Some doctors suggest mixing Mosambi juice with amla juice to bring blood sugar in control.

• Treats Urinary Disorders

Mosambi has a high concentration of potassium that is very good for your kidneys. It can flush out all the toxins from your urine. 

It even treats Gout by preventing the buildup of uric acid in your kidneys. It even helps in treating various Urine Infections or recurring UTIs.

Side-Effects of Mosambi:

Mosambi is an all-rounder that treats so many health problems at once. It is an antiseptic and antibacterial fruit that can prevent many illnesses at once.

Mosambi can also be consumed for skin and hair as it has so many antioxidants.

Although it is very light and good for health, maintains the natural pH values, it may cause some side effects if consumed excessively. (MyUpchar)

• Some people may get acidity from drinking too much Mosambi juice.

• It may even cause GERD if a person has a very weak condition.

• It may even damage your teeth’s natural enamel.

• Excessive consumption of Mosambi may lead to nausea and irritation of the digestive acids.

Make sure that you only buy organic Mosambi. It should only be consumed within limits.

Conclusion:

Mosambi is the best fruit to consume when one is ill and doesn’t have taste or like eating anything else. It gives you the energy to fight ageing and toxins at once.