Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Not Available
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Dark purple
Inside Color
Yellow
Light Green
Origin
China, India
Unknown
Soil Type
Well-drained
Moist, Well-aerated
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Cold
Facts about
- 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.
- Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
- They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
- The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
Chile
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Not Available
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ericaceae
Species
C. limon
Vaccinium myrtillus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Heath
Difference Between Lemon and Bilberry
We might think that Lemon and Bilberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Bilberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Bilberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Bilberry with peel is Not Available and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Lemon and Bilberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Lemon and Bilberry is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.