Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Color
Black, Red
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Magenta
Yellow
Origin
Europe
China, India
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
- Oil extracted from lemon peels is used for fingerboard of guitars.
- During Renaissance, ladies used lemons to redden their lips.
- Aroms of lemon decreases the level of stress hormones.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Mexico
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Citrus limon
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Dipsacales
Sapindales
Family
Adoxaceae
Rutaceae
Species
S. nigra
C. limon
Generic Group
Moschatel
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Elderberry and Lemon
We might think that Elderberry and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Lemon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Lemon with peel is 73.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Lemon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Elderberry and Lemon is Dipsacales and Sapindales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.