Kaffir lime leaves are used as an aromatic to flavor such foods and beverages as teas, curries, soups, salads, and fish cakes. The rind of the fruit is used in curry pastes. The kaffir lime is also used to treat such maladies as dandruff, hair loss, stomachaches, and fever. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties, and has thus been employed to treat conditions including hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease.
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