| Plant Name : |
Lemon |
| Alternative Names : |
Citronnier, Limone, Citrus Medica, எலà¯à®®à®¿à®šà¯à®šà®®à¯à®ªà®´à®®à¯ |
| Scientific Name : |
Citrus Limonum |
| Medicinal Parts : |
Fruit, Peel, Rind, Juice, Oil |
| Plant Category : |
Fruit |
| 2° Metabolites (22/36) : |
α-Bergamotene, α-Pinene, α-Terpinene, α-Thujene, β-Bergamotene, β-Bisolobene, β-Phellandrene, Caffeic acid, Calcium, Carbohydrates, Choline, Citral, Citric acid, Fat, Vitamin B9, Hesperidoside, Iron, Isopulegol, Limocitrin, Limonene, Sabinene, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Polyphenols, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Tannins, Terpenes, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Water, Zinc |
| Phytochemical IDs : |
pdtdbl00174, pdtdbl00050, pdtdbl00121, pdtdbl00175, pdtdbl00125, pdtdbl00070, pdtdbl00042, pdtdbl00185, pdtdbl00071, pdtdbl00013, pdtdbl00144, pdtdbl00173, pdtdbl00172, pdtdbl00054, pdtdbl00138, pdtdbl00010, pdtdbl00011, pdtdbl00009, pdtdbl00064, pdtdbl00008, pdtdbl00012, pdtdbl00016 |
| Plant Description : |
Lemon is used to treat scurvy, a condition caused by not having enough vitamin C. Lemon is also used for the common cold and flu, H1N1 (swine) flu, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), Meniere's disease, and kidney stones. It is also used to aid digestion, reduce pain and swelling (inflammation), improve the function of blood vessels, and increase urination to reduce fluid retention. In foods, lemon is used as a food and flavoring ingredient.
Lemon is used for Halitosis, Gingivitis and Caries, Skin diseases, Anti- wrinkles, Nail diseases, Eyes disorders, Tonsillitis and Otitis, Rheumatism, Chilblains, Nosebleed, Digestive tract, Pinworms, Antiescorbutic, Antimigraine, Depurative, Sedative, Respiratory tract diseases, Circulatory system diseases, Diuretic, and Anticancerigenous. |
| Plant Keywords : |
Lemon, Citrus Limonum, Citronnier, Limone, Citrus Medica, எலà¯à®®à®¿à®šà¯à®šà®®à¯à®ªà®´à®®à¯ |
| Plant References : |
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemon
- http://www.botanical-online.com/medicinalslimonangles.htm
- http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-545-Lemonbalm+LEMON.aspx?activeIngredientId=545&activeIngredientName=Lemonbalm+(LEMON)&source=2
|
|
Click the image to enlarge
|
|