Lemon
All About Lemon
Lemon is a citrus fruit known for its astringent and antimicrobial activities. Many people start off their day by squeezing some lemon into a glass of water. This helps boost immunity, freshen the breathe, increase energy, and balance digestive acidity. Further, lemon is rich in flavonoids with powerful antioxidant activity that may help reduce cancer activity.
Fun Fact
The juice of one squeezed lemon contains about half the recommended intake of vitamin C for the day.
Lemon Research
A few dozen research articles were found on lemon. It is most researched for its antimicrobial actions, including antibacterial and antifungal possibilities. This gives it an antiseptic action good for cleaning surfaces and skin. Antioxidant and radical scavaging actions of the flavonoids of lemon and its cancer fighting potential have also been studied. Lemon can be used as an insect repellent, digestive aid, expectorant, and mood booster as well. The fruit has been heavily used throughout history and more human studies are warranted. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.
Lemon Blog Articles
Lemon Herb and Essential Oil
Latin Name: Citrus Limon
Family: Rutaceae
Other Common Names:
- cedro oil, limone, citrus bioflavonoids, nimbaka
Plant Description
Lemon is a small citrus tree growing in a warm climate, about fifteen feet high with eliptical green leaves, white flowers, and yellow fruit.
Herb Description
Both the peel / rind and the juice / pulp are used. For at home use, squeeze the juice of one half a lemon into 8 ounces of water and drink.
Essential Oil Description
Oil is usually expressed from the outer rind, but may also be steam distilled. Oil is greasy, pale yellow-green, and turns brown with age. Aroma is clean, sweet, and fresh.
Key Constituents
- d-Limonene / Limonene / Dipentene
- Pinene / Alpha Pinene / Delta Pinene / Beta Pinene
- Terpinene / Alpha Terpinene / Gamma Terpinene
- Cymene / Paracymene
- Geranial / Citral A
- Neryl acetate
- Myrcene
- Sabinene
- Terpineol (alpha, beta, or gamma) / Terpinen-4-ol / Terpinolene
- Bergapten
