1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Purging blood, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
1.1.1 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, Fights against infections, 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
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Eczema, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
1.5 Side Effects
Diuretic effects, Heart burn, Tooth decay, Chances of sunburn
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
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
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
2.2 Carbs
2.2.1 Fiber
2.2.2 Sugar
2.3 Protein
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.4.11 Lycopene
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
2.4.13 Choline
2.5 Fat
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
138.00 mg171.00 mg
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
2.6.3 Sodium
2.6.4 Calcium
2.6.5 Magnesium
2.6.6 Zinc
2.6.7 Phosphorus
2.6.8 Manganese
2.6.9 Copper
2.6.10 Selenium
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
2.7.2 Omega 6s
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
2.9 Water Content
2.10 Ash
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
29.00 kcal66.00 kcal
12
354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
22.00 kcal77.73 kcal
0
187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
267.00 kcal277.00 kcal
32
747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
21.00 kcal91.00 kcal
17
443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
22.00 kcal50.00 kcal
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
285.00 kcal280.00 kcal
80
450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit, Tropical
4.2 Season
All seasons
Spring, Summer
4.3 Varieties
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron, Eureka Lemon, Dorshapo Lemon, Finger Citron and Fino Citron
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Yellow, Yellowish-orange
Bright red, Pink red
4.6 Inside Color
4.7 Shape
4.8 Texture
4.9 Taste
Sour
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
4.10 Origin
China, India
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
4.11 Grows on
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Well-drained
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Hot, Sunny
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
5 Facts
5.1 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.
- The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
5.3.2 Other Countries
Argentina, Brazil, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
United States of America
Hong Kong
5.3.4 Top Exporter
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Citrus limon
Litchi chinensis
6.2 Synonym
Not Available
Nephelium litchi
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
7.2 Kingdom
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
7.7 Order
7.8 Family
7.9 Genus
7.10 Species
7.11 Generic Group