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Lime

Purpose: Remedy and food note for lime.

Claimed role

Lime is included in the proposed neem/clay/lime combination. Possible reasons people discuss it include acidity, flavor, digestion, and antimicrobial folklore.

Safety cautions

Safety note: Lime juice can irritate skin and eyes. Citrus on skin plus sunlight can cause phytophotodermatitis. Ingestion may worsen reflux or mouth irritation in some people.

Tracking

Track whether lime is used as food, drink ingredient, topical exposure, or part of a remedy mixture. These are different risk categories.