Desert Lime vs Malpighia glabra

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Desert Lime

Citrus glauca

Antioxidant

Antioxidant

Description

Hardy Australian citrus growing in arid regions, used by Aboriginal peoples as food and medicine with high antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.

Tropical American shrub with one of the highest natural vitamin C contents; antioxidant and immune support.

Active Compounds

vitamin C, limonoids, flavonoids, antioxidant polyphenols

vitamin C (ascorbic acid), anthocyanins, flavonoids, carotenoids, proanthocyanidins

Traditional Uses

Treatment of infections, Scurvy prevention, Skin healing, General tonic

scurvy prevention, immune support, antioxidant, skin health, fatigue

Modern Uses

Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Nutritive, Immune support

vitamin C supplement, antioxidant, immunostimulant, collagen support

Adult Dosage

2-4 fruits daily or equivalent extract

100-500mg vitamin C from acerola 2x/day; fresh fruit

Contraindications

Citrus allergy

kidney stones (high vitamin C), hyperoxaluria

Side Effects

Mild photosensitivity

GI upset with high doses, kidney stones with excess

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E