Is Lime an Antifungal? Separating Fact from Dangerous Fiction
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While some laboratory studies have demonstrated the antifungal properties of lime extracts and essential oils against certain fungi, applying raw lime juice to the skin for a fungal infection is widely considered unsafe due to the risk of a severe inflammatory reaction called phytophotodermatitis. The effectiveness of lime as an antifungal is heavily dependent on concentration and fungal species, and the potent compounds are too risky for un-monitored topical use on human skin.
