Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
May interact with some drugs
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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 K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
No Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Color
Scarlet red
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Orange
Yellow
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Sour
Origin
Unknown
China, India
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot
Hot, Sunny
Facts about
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
- 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.
Other Countries
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Mexico
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
Citrus limon
Synonym
Wolfberry
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Sapindales
Family
Solanaceae
Rutaceae
Species
L. barbarum
C. limon
Generic Group
Not Available
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Gojiberry and Lemon
We might think that Gojiberry and Lemon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gojiberry and Lemon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gojiberry and Lemon is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Lemon with peel is 32.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 29.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry and Lemon is Solanales and Sapindales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.