Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
May interact with some drugs
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best to drink lemon water on an empty stomach., Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
9.30 g69.21 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.80 g8.00 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
2.50 g13.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.10 g14.07 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.120.20
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.10 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg1.30 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.00 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg0.00 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg0.00 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
11.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.00 mg19.20 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg0.00 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
11.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
5.10 mg0.00 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.30 g1.00 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
138.00 mg840.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.60 mg9.00 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg24.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
26.00 mg100.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
8.00 mg0.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.06 mg2.70 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
16.00 mg0.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.03 mg0.00 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.04 mg2.00 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.40 mcg63.70 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg0.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
63.00 mg0.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA0.00 mg
0
87
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Water Content
88.98 g0.00 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.30 g0.00 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
NA32.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
29.00 kcalNA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
22.00 kcal90.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal32.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
21.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal40.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal180.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
No Types
Seedless Variety
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Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Scarlet red
Inside Color
Yellow
Orange
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Succulent
Tough
Taste
Sour
Slightly bitter, Tart
Origin
China, India
Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.56.8-8.1
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Cold, Hot
Facts
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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Not Available
Wolfberry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Unknown
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Solanales
Family
Rutaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Citrus
Lycium
Species
C. limon
L. barbarum
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Not Available