Lime

It is a small evergreen tree belonging to the genus Citrus of the Rutaceae family. Plant height up to 6 meters, with long spiny long branches. The leaves are ovate-oblong or oval, the flowers are fragrant, white, and the fruit is subspherical, the pericarp is rough, orange-yellow. The fruit is native to China and is now found in citrus-producing regions around the world. The peel is thick and difficult to peel, the fruit juice is rich, the taste is sweet and sour, and contains a high amount of vitamin C and amino acids. It is not only a popular fruit, but also has a variety of medicinal values. In traditional Chinese medicine, lime is regarded as "green fruit herbal medicine", which has the effects of soothe liver, invigorating stomach and qi, anti-inflammatory and relieving cough.