Friday, October 17, 2008

Home Remedies - Kaffir Lime (Limau Purut, Citrus Hystrix)

These little limes can help you get rid of Smelly Feet & Arm Pit

Kaffir Lime is well known for its medicinal properties, not only by the Thais and Malays in the olden days but also by modern scientific researchers. It can be used to get rid of smelly feet,armpits and helps remove dandruff .

Smelly Feet :

(1) Slice 2 pcs of Kaffir Lime into half
(2) Squeeze the juice on luke warm waste (dun throw away the fruit, just leave them in the pail)
(3) Wash feet and soak for 20 mins, twice a week

The smell will be removed, and skin of feet will be smoother as well.

It can be used to get rid of Smelly Armpits.

(1) Take one Kaffir Lime and cut into half
(2) Apply it under arm and leave it for few minutes before rinse
(3) Repeat 2 times a week

Kaffir Lime Shampoo is used commonly in rural Thailand and beyond. It leaves hair squeaky clean and revives the scalp and helps get rid of dandruff.

Its inexpensive, natural and sweet-smelling.

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