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The lemon scientifically called as Citrus limon or Citrus limon Burm. F., it is the leading acid citrus fruit, because of its very appealing color, odor and flavor. The true home of the lemon is unknown, though some have linked it to northwestern India. Its synonyms are C. limonium Risso, C. limonia Osbeck, C. medica var. limonium Brandis, is known in Italy as limone; in most Spanish-speaking areas as limón, limón agria, limón real, or limón francés; in German as limonen; in French as citrónnier; in Dutch as citroen. In Haiti, it is limon France; in Puerto Rico, limon amarillo. In the Netherlands Antilles, lamoentsji, or lamunchi, are locally applied to the lime, not to the lemon as strangers suppose.
The lemon (Citrus × limon) is a hybrid in cultivated wild plants. It is the common name for the reproductive tissue surrounding the seed of the angiosperm lemon tree. The fruit is used primarily for its juice, though the pulp and rind (zest) are also used, primarily in cooking and baking. Lemon juice is about 5% acid, which gives lemons a tart taste, and a pH of 2 to 3. This makes lemon juice an inexpensive, readily available acid for use in educational science experiments.
Health benefits
Some sources state that lemons contain unique flavonoid compounds that have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties.[4] These may be able to deter cell growth in cancers. Limonins found in lemons could also be anti-carcinogens.
Because of its high Vitamin C content, lemon has been touted in alternative medicine as a tonic for the digestive system, immune system, and skin.[citation needed]There is a belief in Ayurvedic medicine that a cup of hot water with lemon juice in it tonifies and purifies the liver. In a Japanese study into the effects of aromatherapy, lemon essential oil in vapour form has been found to reduce stress in mice.
Added by saila 2 months ago
Conditions Treated: Skin and Hair
Specific Conditions Treated: Acne
Ingredients Participating: Lemon, Olive Oil, Almonds
Every age has its own problems.Acne,pimples and blackheads are some of the common problems that cause anguish during the process of growing up.
Added by greenlife 2 months ago
Conditions Treated: Overweight
Specific Conditions Treated: Overweight
Ingredients Participating: Lemon
Taking of Lemon juice with any herbal tea, will really help in overweight condition. This is not including pregnant women or nursing mother.
Added by leo 15 months ago
Conditions Treated: Digestive
Specific Conditions Treated: Gall Bladder Disorders
Ingredients Participating: Honey, Lemon, Fig, Glucose
The main problems which afflict the gall-bladder are an inflammatory condition known as cholecystitis and the presence of gallstones in the gall-bladder. The latter condition is ca... more
Added by leo 15 months ago
Conditions Treated: Digestive, Mental Health
Specific Conditions Treated: Alcoholism
Ingredients Participating: Orange, Lemon, Grapefruit
The toxins we take with food, air, water and in all other ways accummulate in your body and make us feel sick. It is true that our liver manages to deal with a lot of toxins but st... more
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Added by swati sen 17 months ago
Conditions Treated: Skin and Hair
Specific Conditions Treated: Oily Hair
Ingredients Participating: Lemon
Excess sebum on the scalp is the main cause behind Oily Hair. Our scalp naturally produces some moisture, but when we wash our hair this moisture is lost. Then our scalp produces m... more
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