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Lemon

Lemon

Latin Name: Citrus limon
Description of Appearance: The lemon plant is a small evergreen tree with oval-shaped, bright green leaves and fragrant white flowers.
Common Names:
  • Lemon

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Improving digestion

Active Ingredients: Citric acid
Part Of Plant Used: Fruit (juice)
Preperation Method: Consumed as a drink or added to water

Relief from nausea

Active Ingredients: Limonene
Part Of Plant Used: Fruit (essential oil)
Preperation Method: Inhalation or diluted for topical application

Treatment of scurvy

Active Ingredients: Vitamin C
Part Of Plant Used: Fruit (juice)
Preperation Method: Consumed orally as fresh juice or added to dishes

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Citric acid

Description Citric acid is a weak organic acid found naturally in citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruits. It is widely used as a food additive for its sour taste and as a natural preservative.

Limonene

Description Limonene is a natural compound commonly found in the rind of citrus fruits.

Vitamin C

Description Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for various biological functions in the body. It is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals.

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Citrus

Citrus
Latin Name: Citrus species
Description of Appearance: Citrus plants are small to medium-sized trees with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. They produce round, juicy fruits known as citrus fruits.
Common Names:
  • Citrus
  • Orange tree
  • Lemon tree
  • Lime tree
  • Grapefruit tree
  • Mandarin tree
  • Tangerine tree

Citrus

Citrus
Latin Name: Citrus species
Description of Appearance: Citrus plants are small to medium-sized trees with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. They produce round, juicy fruits known as citrus fruits.
Common Names:
  • Citrus
  • Orange tree
  • Lemon tree
  • Lime tree
  • Grapefruit tree
  • Mandarin tree
  • Tangerine tree

Citrus

Citrus
Latin Name: Citrus species
Description of Appearance: Citrus plants are small to medium-sized trees with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant white flowers. They produce round, juicy fruits known as citrus fruits.
Common Names:
  • Citrus
  • Orange tree
  • Lemon tree
  • Lime tree
  • Grapefruit tree
  • Mandarin tree
  • Tangerine tree