The Top 3 Uses of Kaffir Lime Leaf: Recipes and Benefits

What are the health benefits of lime? What's the best way to use kaffir lime leaf to get the most health benefits? Let's get down to the juice and peel!

Everyone is familiar with limes. It's that delicious, citrusy fruit that we use as a garnish on tacos, Coronas, and gin and tonics. 

The most common type of lime in the United States is the Persian lime, and probably what you imagine when you think about a lime. But there's an absolutely delicious and healthy type of lime that you need to get acquainted with.  

The kaffir lime is a lime most commonly found in South East Asia, and while the fruit itself isn't the most attractive, it's the kaffir lime leaf that everyone is after.

If you're wondering how to utilize the kaffir lime leaf, you're not alone. Thankfully, we're here to help. Read on and start making the most of this magical leaf today.

The Most Soup-er Use of the Kaffir Lime Leaf

Pardon the pun, but I promise you the leaf is better than the title. The most common use of kaffir lime leaf is in Thai and Vietnamese soups and curries. 

Tom Yum Soup is one of my favorite Thai dishes, and the kaffir leaf is an absolutely essential part of the flavor of that dish. While traditionally featuring shrimp, Tom Yum Soup is also a popular dish for vegetarians.

While there are many variations of Tom Yum Soup, there are three essential ingredients. Lemongrass, Galangal, and the amazing kaffir lime leaf are the unique Thai flavors that make Tom Yum Soup a sought after dish. 

Smile! Kaffir Leaves For Oral Health

Kaffir lime leaves have been used to promote oral health more often than it's used in food. 

Using the kaffir lime leaf for oral health is simple. Traditionally, the leaf is simply rubbed on the gums. It's been done since before toothpaste and toothbrushes, as the leaves help eliminate bacteria from the mouth. 

In addition, the oil from kaffir leaves can be mixed in with organic mouthwash and toothpaste to elevate its potency.

Get That Healthy Glow

The kaffir lime leaf isn't just good for your mouth and your taste buds, it can also help you with your skin! There are two main ways that this magical leaf can save your skin, and we'll go over both.

The first is as an insect repellant. Kaffir lime oil contains citronellol and limonene, which mosquitos absolutely hate. In southeast Asia, insect-borne diseases can be deadly, so these leaves not only save your skin, they can save lives.

Kaffir lime leaves are also used in cosmetic products and face cleansers for its antioxidants. The antioxidants found in kaffir lime extracts can minimize scars, pimples, and age marks.

Getting Your Kaffir On!

Now that you've been schooled on the benefits of the Kaffir lime leaves, it's time to get some for yourself. 

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