Open AccessMedicinal and Health Benefits of Lemon
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of science and technolgy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-5660
DOI - 10.46243/jst.2020.v6.i1.pp16-20
Subject(s) - rutaceae , citrus limon , ingredient , antimicrobial , lemon juice , limonene , biology , traditional medicine , genus , antifungal , essential oil , toxicology , food science , botany , medicine , sugar , microbiology and biotechnology
Today, we still understand the collaboration between plants, drugs and food. Herbal medicines havebeen used for many years because of their mild side effects, suitability, and influence. Citrus is a liquid plant in thefamily of Rutaceae. In the genus citrus, approximately 140 genera and 1300 species are present. The word lemoncomes from "limon" in ancient French. There are several other lemon fruit names available. The main componentsof the chemical makeup are flavonoids, acids, caffeine, pectin and minerals. Many ingredients contain basic citrusoil, and limonene is the main ingredient in its odour. Lemon has many qualities, such as antimicrobial, antifungal,anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, depurative, antiscorbutic, etc. Lemon essential oil is toxic, especially in pregnancy,breastfeeding and radiation exposure. This article provides the information about medicinal and health benefits oflemon.