Limau Purut


KITCHEN AND COOKING HERBS

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Limau Purut / Wild Lime

(Photo: Seafood with Limau Purut)

 
SCIENTIFIC : Citrus hystrix DC.
     
FAMILY : Rutaceae
     
COMMON NAME : Kaffir Lime, wild lime
     
LOCAL NAME : Limau Purut (M), Suan gan yet (C)
     
PREPARATION : Fresh leaves are used for flavouring fish and meat dishes as well as vegetables soup
     
TRADITIONAL USES : Help to ease depression and anxiety. Has antiseptic and antibacterial properties.