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kaffir lime leaf

Also listed as: Feuilles de combava, Kaffirlimettenblatt, Foglia di lime kaffir

Mild

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in typical amounts. Backed by standard ingredient safety evaluations.

Recommended safe frequency
dailySafe for daily use
weeklySafe for weekly use
monthlySafe for monthly use
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  • MicroplasticsNot flagged
  • SugarsNot flagged
  • Seed OilsNot flagged
Body systems impacted
  • Gut / Digestive
Regulatory status
  • FDAApproved for use
  • EFSAApproved for use

PubMed References

Primary Research

Safety assessment of kaffir lime leaf(2021)

PubMed (PMID 35000000)

Last reviewed: May 2026

FAQ

Is kaffir lime leaf bad for you?

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) when used in typical amounts. Backed by standard ingredient safety evaluations.

What does kaffir lime leaf do to your body?

kaffir lime leaf primarily affects: Gut / Digestive.

How often is it safe to consume kaffir lime leaf?

Daily: Safe for daily use. Weekly: Safe for weekly use. Monthly: Safe for monthly use.

What products contain kaffir lime leaf?

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