Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Anti depressant, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healthy mucus membrane, prevents oral cavity cancer, Prevents anemia, Prevents cases of morning sickness, Prevents lung cancer, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Cures headache, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Gives you energy, Suppresses Arthritis
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
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Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth
Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
Mouth irritation, Weight gain
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Mid to late summer
Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Chompoo Longan, Kohala Seedling, Haew, Edau and Biew Kiew
Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Rusty brown
Inside Color
Yellow
Yellowish brown
Origin
China, India
Mexico
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Sunny, Warm, Without frosts
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.
- Longan is also called as "Dragon's eye" in China as it gives an impression of an eyeball.
- Longan seeds can be used to absorb the venom after the snake bite and they also help to stop bleeding.
Top Producer
China
Thailand
Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Combodia, Taiwan, United States of America, Vietnam
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Mexico
Thailand
Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Dimocarpus longan
Synonym
Citrus Limon
Dragon eye
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Viridiplantae
Division
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
C. limon
D. longan
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
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Difference Between Lemon and Longan
We might think that Lemon and Longan are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Lemon and Longan Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Lemon and Longan is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Lemon and Longan with peel is 29.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 29.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Lemon and Longan 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 Lemon and Longan is Sapindales and Sapindales respectively. Lemon belongs to Rutaceae family and Longan belongs to Sapindaceae family. Lemon belongs to Citrus genus of C. limon species and Longan belongs to Dimocarpus genus of D. longan species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.