1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension
1.1.1 General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
1.3 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands
1.5 Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.3 Fiber
2.2.5 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.2 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.6 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.8 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.5.2 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.5.4 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.6.2 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.7.1 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.8.1 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.1.1 Lycopene
3.2.1 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
3.3.1 Choline
3.5 Fat
3.7 Minerals
3.7.1 Potassium
138.00 mg232.00 mg
42
840
3.8.1 Iron
3.9.2 Sodium
3.9.4 Calcium
3.9.6 Magnesium
3.9.7 Zinc
4.12.3 Phosphorus
7.11.1 Manganese
7.11.2 Copper
7.11.3 Selenium
7.12 Fatty Acids
7.12.1 Omega 3s
7.12.2 Omega 6s
7.13 Sterol
7.13.1 Phytosterol
7.14 Water Content
7.15 Ash
8 Calories
8.1 Serving Size
8.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
8.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
8.4 Calories in Frozen Form
22.00 kcal71.42 kcal
0
187
8.5 Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal249.00 kcal
32
747
8.6 Calories in Canned Form
21.00 kcal69.00 kcal
17
443
8.7 Calories in Foods
8.7.1 Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal65.00 kcal
17
461
8.7.2 Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal360.00 kcal
49
420
8.7.3 Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal450.00 kcal
80
450
9 Characteristics
9.1 Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
9.2 Season
All seasons
Summer, Winter
9.3 Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig
9.4 Seedless Variety
9.5 Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Green, Purple, Red
9.6 Inside Color
9.7 Shape
9.8 Texture
9.9 Taste
9.10 Origin
China, India
Western Asia
9.11 Grows on
9.12 Cultivation
9.12.1 Soil Type
Well-drained
Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy
9.12.2 Soil pH
9.12.3 Climatic Conditions
10 Facts
10.1 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.
- Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
- The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
- Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.
10.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
10.2.1 Wine
10.2.2 Beer
10.2.3 Spirits
10.2.4 Cocktails
10.3 Production
10.3.1 Top Producer
10.3.2 Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America
10.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
France
10.3.4 Top Exporter
11 Scientific Name
11.1 Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Ficus carica
11.2 Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
12 Classification
12.1 Domain
12.2 Kingdom
12.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
12.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
12.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
12.6 Subclass
12.7 Order
12.8 Family
12.9 Genus
12.10 Species
12.11 Generic Group